Synonyms of firebrand

firebrand

noun

as in rebel

a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent

a firebrand who urged crowds to riot during the blackouts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rebel
• agitator
• proponent
• demagogue
• supporter
• promoter
• insurgent
• protester
• provocateur
• apostle
• demonstrator
• advocate
• reformer
• instigator
• rabble-rouser
• exciter
• demagog
• incendiary
• revolutionary
• inciter
• fomenter
• protestor
• champion
• kindler
• reformist
• troublemaker
• exponent
• extremist
• booster
• marcher
• revolutionist
• objector
• picketer
• alarmist
• radical
• insurrectionist
• persuader
• prompter
• backer
• subversive
• provoker
• prodder
• agent provocateur
• revolter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peacemaker
• reconciler
• uniter

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