Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rabble-rouse

verb

/ˈræb.əlˌraʊz/

Definition

To stir up the emotions or passions of a crowd, especially in a political context.

Examples

The politician was known to rabble-rouse during his speeches, gathering crowds with fiery rhetoric.
During the protest, a speaker began to rabble-rouse, calling for immediate change and action.

Meaning

Rabble-rousing involves inciting a group of people to take action, often through emotionally charged speeches or rhetoric. It typically has a connotation of manipulation or demagoguery.