rabble-rouser
[ rab-uh l-rou-zer ]
/ ˈræb əlˌraʊ zər /
noun
a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests; demagogue.
Nearby words
rabbiting, rabbitoh, rabbitry, rabble, rabble-rouse, rabble-rouser, rabble-rousing, rabblement, rabe, rabelais, rabelais, françois
Origin of rabble-rouser
First recorded in 1835–45
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Examples from the Web for rabble-rouser
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British Dictionary definitions for rabble-rouser
rabble-rouser
noun
a person who manipulates the passions of the mob; demagogue
Derived Forms
rabble-rousing, adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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