What is the meaning of the word "rabble-rouser"?
A rabble-rouser is typically someone who provokes and stirs up groups of people, often leading to protests, unrest, or other forms of collective action, usually viewed in a negative light.
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A person who incites or encourages others to protest or behave disruptively, often for political or social reasons.
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- The rabble-rouser's words were like a spark, igniting a firestorm of violence and unrest in the city.
- The rabble-rouser's words were like a spark, igniting a firestorm of violence and unrest in the city.
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A person who says, writes, or does things that make crowds of people excited or angry, usually intentionally in order to make them act in a particular way. NOUN
- The activist was labeled a rabble-rouser by the media after organizing a series of disruptive demonstrations.
- The activist was labeled a rabble-rouser by the media after organizing a series of disruptive demonstrations.
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A person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd of people, typically for political reasons. NOUN
- Some viewed the charismatic leader as a visionary, while others saw his as a mere rabble-rouser exploiting public discontent.
- Some viewed the charismatic leader as a visionary, while others saw his as a mere rabble-rouser exploiting public discontent.