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hell–raiser
noun hell–rais·er \ˈhel-ˌrā-zər\
: a person who behaves badly or causes trouble for others
Full Definition of HELL-RAISER
: one given to wild, boisterous, or intemperate behavior
— hell–rais·ing \-ˌrā-ziŋ\ noun or adjective
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First Known Use of HELL-RAISER
1914
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