rabble-rouse

rab·ble-rouse

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rab-uh l rouz]
- /ˈræb əl raʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rab-uh l rouz]
- /ˈræb əl raʊz/

Definition of rabble-rouse word

verb without object rabble-rouse to stir up the emotions or prejudices of the public; agitate. 1

Just one definition for rabble-rouse

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Origin of rabble-rouse

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; back formation from rabble-rouser

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Parts of speech for Rabble-rouse

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rabble-rouse

rabble-rouse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for rabble-rouse

verb rabble-rouse

fire up — start ignition of
in flames — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
instigate — to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
make waves — a disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.

All 4 Synonyms of rabble-rouse