rabble-rouser

Synonyms

agitator, demagogue (also demagog), exciter, firebrand, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur;

Near Antonyms

peacemaker, reconciler, uniter;

Related 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;

prodder, prompter, provoker;

agent provocateur;