rabble-rousing

US /ˈræbəl ˈraʊzɪŋ/

UK /ˈræbəl ˈraʊzɪŋ/

A1

adjective

  • Characterized by inciting or stirring up discontent, disorder, or rebellion among the masses.
  • Characterized by speech or actions intended to incite anger or excitement among the public.
  • Characterized by stirring up discontent or inciting a crowd to violence or disorder.

other

  • The act of stirring up the masses to anger or action.
  • The action of stirring up discontent or inciting a crowd to violence or disorder.
  • Speech or actions intended to incite anger or violence.

noun

  • A person who attempts to stir up the public with inflammatory rhetoric.
  • The action of arousing anger or excitement among the public, especially to achieve a political or social aim.

other

  • To stir up (public opinion) for political advantage.