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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This wasn’t the first time Waymo has tattled on alleged troublemakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Some properties assign security guards to ask young shoppers to show identification at the entrance, while others rely on specially trained staff to selectively kick out troublemakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
A total of 24 children are now on a "watchlist" and officers are using dispersal notices to ban troublemakers from the city centre.
From BBC ● May 7, 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
My staff had become a bunch of organized troublemakers to scare off some bad guys.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
