rabble-rouser

noun
UK: /ˈræbəlˌraʊzər/
US: /ˈræbəlˌraʊzər/

  1. A person who tries to make people angry or excited by causing trouble.

    1. He is a rabble-rouser and loves to start fights.
    2. The politician was labeled a rabble-rouser for his inflammatory speeches against immigration.

  2. Someone who uses speech or writing to stir up public feelings, especially negative ones, often with the intention of causing political or social unrest.

    1. She was known as a rabble-rouser in her community.
    2. The newspaper described him as a dangerous rabble-rouser, inciting violence through his blog.

Synonyms

agitator demagogue firebrand

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rabble-rouser" in English means: A person who tries to make people angry or excited by causing trouble., Someone who uses speech or writing to stir up public feelings, especially negative ones, often with the intention of causing political or social unrest..

The phonetic transcription of "rabble-rouser" is /ˈræbəlˌraʊzər/ in British English and /ˈræbəlˌraʊzər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rabble-rouser": agitator, demagogue, firebrand.

Example usage of "rabble-rouser": "He is a rabble-rouser and loves to start fights.". More examples on the page.