firebrand (Meaning)
firebrand (n)
a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
someone who deliberately foments trouble
firebrand (n.)
A piece of burning wood.
One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary.
Synonyms & Antonyms of firebrand
Synonyms:
- demagog
- kindler
- troublemaker
- extremist
- protestor
- exciter
- incendiary
- reformist
- fomenter
- inciter
- exponent
- revolutionary
- champion
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
Synonyms:
- revolutionist
- objector
- insurrectionist
- prompter
- picketer
- booster
- provoker
- subversive
- backer
- marcher
- alarmist
- radical
- persuader
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word firebrand
a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning, someone who deliberately foments troubleA piece of burning wood., One who inflames factions, or causes conte
demagogue, supporter, insurgent, proponent,rebel, reformer, agitator, rabble-rouser, protester, apostle
peacemaker, peacemaker, reconciler, reconciler,,uniter, uniter
John Brown, the abolitionist firebrand, ignited a blaze of controversy with his radical actions.
The firebrand preacher stirred up a storm of emotions with his inflammatory rhetoric.
The firebrand politician used incendiary language to galvanize his followers.
Revolutionary firebrands ignited the flames of independence in oppressed nations.
