rabble-rousers
nounUK /ˈræb.əlˌraʊ.zəz/
US /ˈræb.əlˌraʊ.zɚz/
People who stir up trouble and make crowds angry on purpose.
The rabble-rousers shouted slogans to get the crowd excited.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who try to start fights or arguments in a group.
Teachers kept an eye on the rabble-rousers at the school fair.
3. Speakers who use strong words to make people protest.
The rabble-rousers urged the workers to walk out.
4. People who cause noisy disorder in public places.
Police asked the rabble-rousers to leave the square.