as in torturer
a person who causes trouble; a person who creates problems or difficulties involving other people
He had the reputation of being a troublemaker in high school.
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Somebody in the Down Deep has poisoned their food, and with deliveries prohibited by the barricade on Level 130, the citizens surrounding Mechanical have begun wondering why their children should starve to protect a couple of troublemakers.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Kuromi, who may seem like a troublemaker, is actually quite feminine and has ranked in the Top 3 in the 2024 Sanrio character ranking.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
These people are always looking for new and more efficient ways to do things, so may be seen as troublemakers in conventional organizations.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Chinese government is increasing its efforts to root out troublemakers and suppress social unrest after a string of attacks in the country.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Kuromi, who may seem like a troublemaker, is actually quite feminine and has ranked in the Top 3 in the 2024 Sanrio character ranking.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
These people are always looking for new and more efficient ways to do things, so may be seen as troublemakers in conventional organizations.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Chinese government is increasing its efforts to root out troublemakers and suppress social unrest after a string of attacks in the country.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for troublemaker
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“Troublemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublemaker. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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