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rabble-rousing

[rab-uhl-rou-zing]

rab·ble-rous·ing

[rab-uhl-rou-zing]
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 is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1795–1805
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rab·ble-rouse

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

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