rabble-rouser
noun
rab·ble-rous·er ˈra-bəl-ˌrau̇-zər 
: one that stirs up the masses of the people (as to hatred or violence) : demagogue
rabble-rousing
ˈra-bəl-ˌrau-ziŋ
noun or adjective 
Synonyms
- agitator
- demagogue
- demagog
- exciter
- firebrand
- fomenter
- incendiary
- inciter
- instigator
- kindler
- provocateur
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
rabble-rouser
noun
as in firebrand
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent rabble-rousers inciting hungry people in breadlines to demand social justice Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- firebrand
- rebel
- provocateur
- agitator
- demagogue
- promoter
- proponent
- supporter
- insurgent
- protester
- inciter
- reformer
- apostle
- instigator
- advocate
- demonstrator
- demagog
- revolutionary
- fomenter
- kindler
- incendiary
- troublemaker
- champion
- exciter
- radical
- protestor
- picketer
- insurrectionist
- marcher
- extremist
- reformist
- subversive
- revolutionist
- exponent
- objector
- booster
- alarmist
- provoker
- persuader
- prompter
- prodder
- agent provocateur
- backer
- revolter
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- peacemaker
- reconciler
- uniter