firebrand

noun
UK: /ˈfaɪə.brænd/
US: /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

  1. A person who causes trouble or makes others angry.

    1. He is a firebrand who loves to argue.
    2. The politician was labeled a firebrand for his controversial speeches.

  2. Someone who encourages people to take strong action, often involving violence.

    1. The firebrand urged the crowd to protest.
    2. A religious firebrand ignited conflict between the two communities.

  3. A piece of burning wood.

    1. He used a firebrand to light the way.
    2. The campers used firebrand from the campfire to start a signal fire.

Synonyms

agitator rabble-rouser incendiary troublemaker

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "firebrand" in English means: A person who causes trouble or makes others angry., Someone who encourages people to take strong action, often involving violence., A piece of burning wood..

The phonetic transcription of "firebrand" is /ˈfaɪə.brænd/ in British English and /ˈfaɪər.brænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "firebrand": agitator, rabble-rouser, incendiary, troublemaker.

Example usage of "firebrand": "He is a firebrand who loves to argue.". More examples on the page.