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

All the excitement of her rabble rousing had been suitably extinguished, along with our enthusiasm for this show.

From The Daily Beast

The trial brought accusations of lewd rabble-rousing and rampant sexism at corporate events—bad publicity to say the least.

From The Daily Beast

But there is one distinct rabble-rousing Republican voice missing this year.

From The Daily Beast

Even politicians out of office found it a subject for rabble-rousing harangues.

From Project Gutenberg

But remember, before you do any more rabble-rousing, that this lock-box thing is merely a sample.

From Project Gutenberg

He let Isobel handle the bulk of the reverse-rabble rousing.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• inflammatory
• provocative
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• treacherous