rabble-rousing
adjectiveUK /ˈræb.əlˌraʊ.zɪŋ/
US /ˈræb.əlˌraʊ.zɪŋ/
Trying to make a crowd of people angry or excited so they cause trouble.
The rabble-rousing speaker got the crowd shouting and waving signs.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of stirring up a crowd to cause trouble.
His rabble-rousing landed him in trouble with the town council.
3. Speech or writing meant to make people angry and rebellious.
The pamphlet was full of rabble-rousing against the local officials.
4. Encouraging people to protest loudly and disruptively.
The radio host was known for rabble-rousing during election season.