rabble-rouse

[rab-uh l-rouz] /ˈræb əlˌraʊz/

verb (used without object), rabble-roused, rabble-rousing.

to stir up the emotions or prejudices of the public; agitate.

Origin of rabble-rouse

1955-1960

First recorded in 1955-60; back formation from rabble-rouser

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