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rabble–rouser
noun rab·ble–rous·er \ˈra-bəl-ˌrau̇-zər\
: a person who makes a group of people angry, excited, or violent (such as by giving speeches) especially in order to achieve a political or social goal
Full Definition of RABBLE-ROUSER
: one that stirs up (as to hatred or violence) the masses of the people : demagogue
— rab·ble–rous·ing \-ziŋ\ noun or adjective
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First Known Use of RABBLE-ROUSER
1843
Related to RABBLE-ROUSER
- Synonyms
- demagogue (also demagog), exciter, firebrand, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur, rabble-rouser
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