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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a rabble-rouser.
noun
2.
an instance or the practice of stirring up the passions or prejudices of the public.
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Rabble-rousing
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Origin:
1795–1805
1795–1805
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verb (used without object), -roused, -rousing.
to stir up the emotions or prejudices of the public; agitate.
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| rabble-rouser | |
| —n | |
| a person who manipulates the passions of the mob; demagogue | |
| 'rabble-rousing | |
| —adj, —n | |
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