Rabble-Rouser
/ˈræb.əlˌraʊ.zər/noun
A person who stirs up others, often for political purposes, inciting excitement or unrest.
Did you know?The term 'rabble' originally referred to a disorganized mob, hinting at the potent danger of inciting the masses — think chaos and upheaval!
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
rabel
“a disorderly crowd or mob.”
Middle English
Middle English
rabble
“a tumultuous crowd or common people.”
Old English
Old English
rausan
“to rise, stir up.”
16th Century
English
rouse
“to awaken or provoke, especially from slumber.”
19th Century
English
rabble-rouser
“a person who stirs up the rabble, inciting unrest and disorder.”