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View synonyms for rabble-rousing

rabble-rousing

[ rab-uhl-rou-zing ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a rabble-rouser.


noun

  1. an instance or the practice of stirring up the passions or prejudices of the public.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rabble-rousing1

First recorded in 1795–1805

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Example Sentences

All the excitement of her rabble rousing had been suitably extinguished, along with our enthusiasm for this show.

The trial brought accusations of lewd rabble-rousing and rampant sexism at corporate events—bad publicity to say the least.

But there is one distinct rabble-rousing Republican voice missing this year.

Even politicians out of office found it a subject for rabble-rousing harangues.

But remember, before you do any more rabble-rousing, that this lock-box thing is merely a sample.

He let Isobel handle the bulk of the reverse-rabble rousing.

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