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rabble-rousing

[rab-uhl-rou-zing] / ˈræb əlˌraʊ zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
incendiary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inflammatory provocative subversive treacherous
WEAK
dangerous demagogic dissentious malevolent seditious wicked
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loyal
WEAK
peacemaking
ADJECTIVE
inflammatory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incendiary intemperate provocative
WEAK
anarchic demagogic exciting explosive fiery incitive inflaming insurgent rabid rebellious revolutionary riotous seditionary seditious
Antonyms
WEAK
calming mitigating placating pleasing tranquilizing

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“Reading, Writing, and Rabble-Rousing: Does unionization make for better teachers?” by Brian Palmer.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2012

Reading, Writing, and Rabble-Rousing Does unionization make for better teachers?

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2012

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