All demagogue synonyms

noun demagogue

• firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.
• agitator — If you describe someone involved in politics as an agitator, you disapprove of them because of the trouble they cause in organizing campaigns and protests.
• revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
• incendiary — used or adapted for setting property on fire: incendiary bombs.
• instigator — to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
• politician — a person who is active in party politics.
• rabble-rouser — a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests; demagogue.
• fanatic — a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
• radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
• inciter — to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot.
• rebel — a person who refuses allegiance to, resists, or rises in arms against the government or ruler of his or her country.
• troublemaker — a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
• foment — to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of: to foment trouble; to foment discontent.
• hothead — an impetuous or short-tempered person.
• manipulator — a person who manipulates.
• crowd pleaser — a person, performance, etc., having great popular appeal.
• orator — a person who delivers an oration; a public speaker, especially one of great eloquence: Demosthenes was one of the great orators of ancient Greece.
• tub-thumper — a vociferous supporter or promoter, as of a cause.
• in flames — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).