Firebrand

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounAn argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.

"The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice."

2.nounA torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

"The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire."

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