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RABBLE-ROUSING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does rabble-rousing mean? 

RABBLE-ROUSING (adjective)
  The adjective RABBLE-ROUSING has 1 sense:

1. arousing to action or rebellionplay

  Familiarity information: RABBLE-ROUSING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RABBLE-ROUSING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Arousing to action or rebellion

Synonyms:

incendiary; incitive; inflammatory; instigative; rabble-rousing; seditious

Similar:

provocative (serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy)


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