firebrand
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.fire·brand
noun \-ˌbrand\Definition of FIREBRAND
1
: a piece of burning wood
2
: one that creates unrest or strife (as in aggressively promoting a cause) : agitator
See Examples of FIREBRAND
- <a firebrand who urged crowds to riot during the blackouts>
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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