rabble-rouser

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rab·ble-rous·er | \ ˈra-bəl-ˌrau̇-zər

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: one that stirs up the masses of the people (as to hatred or violence) : demagogue

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rabble-rouser

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English Language Learners Definition of rabble-rouser

disapproving : 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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