rabble-rousing

[rab-uhl-rou-zing]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a rabble-rouser.

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabble-rousing¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

On its surface, a 36-year-old football player teaming up with rabble-rousing investors might seem as unlikely as getting engaged to the world’s most famous pop star after talking about her on a podcast.

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His know-nothing rabble-rousing appalled progressives who otherwise admired him for his principled stands against the Vietnam War and in favor of campaign finance reform.

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Lisa is the rabble-rousing rock star, responsible for Blackpink's signature attitude, which she undercuts with a few well-timed winks to the camera.

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Prosecutor Ben Holt previously told the court Mr Jones used "inflammatory, rabble-rousing language in the throng of a crowd described as a tinderbox".

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They were treated to a set of raucous, rabble-rousing electro-rap, and responded by setting off smoke flares and moshing in giant rippling circles of bodies.

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Related Words

• inflammatory 
• provocative 
• subversive 
• treacherous