rabble-rousing
[ rab-uh l-rou-zing ]
/ ˈræb əlˌraʊ zɪŋ /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a rabble-rouser.
noun
an instance or the practice of stirring up the passions or prejudices of the public.
RELATED WORDS
subversive, inflammatory, treacherous, provocative, incendiary, intemperate, plot, abet, prompt, initiate, incite, inflame, kindle, spur, foment, urge, scheme, raise, hint, actuate
Nearby words
- rabbitoh,
- rabbitry,
- rabble,
- rabble-rouse,
- rabble-rouser,
- rabblement,
- rabe,
- rabe, david,
- rabelais,
- rabelais, françois
Origin of rabble-rousing
First recorded in 1795–1805
rabble-rouse
[ rab-uh l-rouz ]
/ ˈræb əlˌraʊz /
verb (used without object), rab·ble-roused, rab·ble-rousing.
to stir up the emotions or prejudices of the public; agitate.
Origin of rabble-rouse
First recorded in 1955–60; back formation from rabble-rouser
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Examples from the Web for rabble-rousing
Even politicians out of office found it a subject for rabble-rousing harangues.
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