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Rabble rouser vs. Rebel rouser

Rabble rouser

/ˈræbəl ˌraʊzər/
A person who instigates trouble or discord by arousing emotions, passions, or prejudices in people

Examples:

The politician was a skilled rabble rouser during debates.She became a rabble rouser for environmental causes.His reputation as a rabble rouser spread throughout the town.

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Rebel rouser

/ˈrɛbəl ˈraʊzər/
A person who stirs up trouble or encourages others to protest or act against authority

Examples:

The charismatic leader acted as a real rebel rouser.She's known in town as the local rebel rouser, stirring change.His fiery speech labeled him a rebel rouser amongst peers.

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etymology
  • Rabble rouser refers to someone who stirs up the emotions or actions of the crowd, usually for disruptive purposes.
  • Rebel rouser isn't a standard term but can be used to describe someone who incites rebellion or encourages others to resist authority.
  • The word rabble refers to an unordered group of people, often a mob, which helps remember a rabble rouser as someone who incites crowds.
  • Rebel is related to resistance or defiance, pointing to a rebel rouser as an instigator of opposition.
  • Although rebel rouser isn't commonly recognized, its meaning can be inferred from its familiar components.
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