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-rousing
adjective
as in demagogic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- demagogic
- agitating
- seditious
- treacherous
- defiant
- traitorous
- disobedient
- insurgent
- revolutionary
- insubordinate
- recalcitrant
- treasonous
- rebellious
- insurrectionary
- intractable
- mutinous
- refractory
- restive
- unruly
- ungovernable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- constant
- loyal
- true
- devoted
- staunch
- steadfast
- true-blue
- stanch
- obedient
- compliant
- tractable
- submissive