rabble-rouser

(-ro̵uz′ər)

noun

a person who tries to arouse people to anger, hatred, or violent action by appeals to emotions, prejudices, etc.; demagogue

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See rabble-rouser in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A leader or speaker who stirs up the passions of the masses; a demagogue.

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  • rabˈble-rousˌing adjective & n.

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