Synonyms for

Firebrand

Verb / ˈfaɪɜ:ˌbrænd / Another word for firebrand — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who is passionate about a cause and does things to promote it, often in a way that is seen as extreme or dangerous

Synonyms & similar words

provoker instigant inciter instigator brand agitator rabble-rouser troublemaker provocateur incendiary zealot radical fanatic extremist militant rebel insurgent revolutionary anarchist dissident dissenter iconoclast heretic nonconformist maverick

Example sentences

  1. The firebrand preacher spoke out against injustice and inequality.
  2. The politician was accused of being a firebrand for his controversial statements.
  3. The firebrand activist led a protest against the government's policies.
  4. The firebrand journalist exposed corruption and wrongdoing.
  5. The firebrand leader inspired his followers with his passionate speeches.

Quotes

  • "The firebrand is the person who recognizes what is natural, what is organic, what is alive and vital in life... and who mercilessly cuts away everything that is dead and artificial." - Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
  • "I am not a firebrand, but I must say that there are always people who want to go faster than others." - Jacques Chirac
  • "I am a firebrand, but I have never been an anarchist." - Emma Goldman

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