mischief-maker

mis·chief-mak·er

(mĭs′chĭf-mā′kər)n. One who causes mischief.

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mis′chief-mak′ing n.

mischief-maker

n a person who deliberately causes trouble, esp for his or her own ends

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mischief-maker - someone who deliberately stirs up troublebad hat, trouble maker, troublemaker, troublerunwelcome person, persona non grata - a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcomeagitator, fomenter - one who agitates; a political troublemakerdisturber - a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotionbadgerer, heckler - someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objectionshellion, devil, heller - a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man); "he chased the young hellions out of his yard"hellhound - a very evil maninciter, instigant, instigator, provoker, firebrand - someone who deliberately foments trouble; "she was the instigator of their quarrel"blusterer, loudmouth - a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetlycut-up, hoaxer, practical joker, prankster, tricker, trickster - someone who plays practical jokes on othersrioter - troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority

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