Idiom idiom
rabble rouser
Meaning
Someone or something that tends to inspire mobs; something controversial or provocative.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The politician is a known rabble rouser in our town.”
“The police monitored the protest closely because a famous rabble rouser was scheduled to give a speech.”
“Throughout the history of the movement, every effective rabble rouser has faced intense scrutiny from those who prefer the status quo.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026