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rabble-rousing

[ rab-uhl-rou-zing ]
/ ˈræb əlˌraʊ zɪŋ /
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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.
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Origin of rabble-rousing

First recorded in 1795–1805

Words nearby rabble-rousing

rabbit warren, rabble, rabblement, rabble-rouse, rabble-rouser, rabble-rousing, Rabe, Rabelais, Rabelais, François, Rabelaisian, Rabi
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Words related to rabble-rousing

inflammatory, provocative, subversive, treacherous, incendiary, intemperate, dangerous, demagogic, dissentious, malevolent, seditious, wicked, anarchic, exciting, explosive, fiery, inflaming, insurgent, rabid, rebellious

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