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firebrand
noun fire·brand \-ˌbrand\
: a person who tries to get people to become angry and to do things for a political or social cause
Full Definition of FIREBRAND
1
: a piece of burning wood
2
: one that creates unrest or strife (as in aggressively promoting a cause) : agitator
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First Known Use of FIREBRAND
13th century
Related to FIREBRAND
- Synonyms
- demagogue (also demagog), exciter, agitator, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur, rabble-rouser
Rhymes with FIREBRAND
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