rabble-rousing

[ rab-uhl-rou-zing ]

adjective

noun

an instance or the practice of stirring up the passions or prejudices of the public.

Origin of rabble-rousing

First recorded in 1795–1805

All the excitement of her rabble rousing had been suitably extinguished, along with our enthusiasm for this show.
‘Downton Abbey’ Finale Review: The Depressing Demise of a Once-Great Show | Kevin Fallon | February 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The trial brought accusations of lewd rabble-rousing and rampant sexism at corporate events—bad publicity to say the least.
Microsoft Puts Two Women in Charge of Windows | Alex Klein | November 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
But there is one distinct rabble-rousing Republican voice missing this year.
Is Palin for Gay Rights? | Shushannah Walshe | February 10, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Even politicians out of office found it a subject for rabble-rousing harangues.
Space Platform | Murray Leinster
But remember, before you do any more rabble-rousing, that this lock-box thing is merely a sample.
Triplanetary | Edward Elmer Smith

He let Isobel handle the bulk of the reverse-rabble rousing.
Black Man's Burden | Dallas McCord Reynolds

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