rabble rouse

rab·ble-rouse

[rab-uhl-rouz]
verb (used without object), rab·ble-roused, rab·ble-rousing.
to stir up the emotions or prejudices of the public; agitate.

Origin:
1955–60; back formation from rabble-rouser

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