Definition of rabble-rouser
:one that stirs up the masses of the people (as to hatred or violence) :demagogue
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First Known Use of rabble-rouser
1843
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demagogue (also demagog), exciter, firebrand, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur, rabble-rouserRelated Words
demonstrator, marcher, objector, picketer, protester (or protestor); advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, exponent, persuader, promoter, proponent, reformer, reformist, supporter; alarmist, extremist, insurgent, insurrectionist, radical, rebel, revolter, revolutionary, revolutionist, subversive, troublemaker; goader, prodder, prompter, provoker; agent provocateurNear Antonyms
peacemaker, reconciler, uniterRABBLE-ROUSER Defined for English Language Learners
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: 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
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