troublemaker
noun
a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
troublemakers
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pluralof troublemaker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We found that tubulin can drive Tau and alpha synuclein troublemakers down a healthy path."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
The latter is sung by “SNL” alum Ana Gasteyer, a standout as the unofficial moral enforcer of the town, who sees the strange interlopers as, well, troublemakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Local media coverage of the demonstrations has varied, with some outlets focusing on economic difficulties, and others on incidents caused by "troublemakers".
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Araceli’s mother said that workers are afraid to complain about heat or other working conditions because they don’t want to be singled out as troublemakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Our worst troublemakers were the visitors who gave food to the animals.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
