rabble-rouser

A form of rabble rouser — Someone or something that tends to inspire mobs; something controversial or provocative.

Meanings

nounrabble-rouser (plural rabble-rousers)

plural rabble-rousers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of rabble rouser.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices

Also see

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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