troublemaker

noun

Meaning

A person who habitually causes difficulty, conflict, or disruption in a group or environment.

Examples

The manager labeled him a troublemaker after he repeatedly questioned company policy during team meetings.
She was a bit of a troublemaker in high school, always finding ways to challenge the administration's strict rules.

Synonyms: rebel, agitator, provocateur, mischief-maker

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troublemaker

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkər

Definition

A person who habitually causes difficulty, conflict, or disruption in a group or environment.

Examples

The manager labeled him a troublemaker after he repeatedly questioned company policy during team meetings.
She was a bit of a troublemaker in high school, always finding ways to challenge the administration's strict rules.
The group of troublemakers was asked to leave the cinema after they refused to stop talking during the film.

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