noun

firebrand

firebrand, agitator, incendiary, burning wood

The political firebrand gave a passionate speech.

The political firebrand gave a passionate speech.

He pulled a firebrand from the dying campfire.

He pulled a firebrand from the dying campfire.

((a)) firebrand a person who is an agitator The politician was labeled a firebrand by the media.

Synonyms: agitator, radical, instigator; Antonyms: peacemaker, moderate

From 'fire' + 'brand' (a piece of burning wood). The figurative meaning refers to a person who 'ignites' passion or trouble.

Picture a person waving a burning torch (a firebrand) to stir up a crowd.

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