Thesaurus
firebrand
Synonyms and Antonyms of firebrand
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent a firebrand who urged crowds to riot during the blackouts Synonyms of firebrand demagogue (also demagog), exciter, agitator, fomenter, incendiary, inciter, instigator, kindler, provocateur, rabble-rouserWords Related to firebrand 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 of firebrand peacemaker, reconciler, uniter
Explore Merriam-Webster
firebrand was our Word of the Day on 03/22/2015. Hear the podcast!
Theme music by Joshua Stamper ©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP
Learn More about firebrand
-
See words that rhyme with firebrand Dictionary: Definition of firebrand Nglish: Translation of firebrand for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of firebrand for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up firebrand? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
