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firebrand

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rหŒbrรฆnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

politics

A person who is passionate about a cause and is able to incite others to action; a troublemaker or agitator.

Synonyms

agitator, instigator, rabble-rouser

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a firebrand in the political arena.
  • The firebrand activist inspired a wave of protests.
  • The firebrand's speech ignited a fierce debate.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A burning stick or piece of wood; a piece of burning material.

Synonyms

blazer, flambeau, torch

Examples of usage

  • The firebrand was used to light the bonfire.
  • He grabbed a firebrand from the fireplace to light his way.
Context #3 | Noun

literature

A character in a story or play who is known for their fiery personality or rebellious nature.

Synonyms

maverick, rebel, troublemaker

Examples of usage

  • The protagonist of the novel was a firebrand who challenged the status quo.
  • The firebrand in the play stirred up conflict among the other characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "firebrand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคฆเฅ‹เคฒเคจเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hetzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghasut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฑัƒั€ัŽะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podลผegacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‡ๅ‹•่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agitador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑลŸkฤฑrtฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๋™๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฑู‘ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podnฤ›covatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podnecovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…ฝๅŠจ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hujskaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppreisnarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะทะดะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ’แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzฤฑลŸdฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agitador

Etymology

The word 'firebrand' originated in Old English as 'firbrand', combining 'fir' (meaning fire) and 'brand' (meaning a piece of burning wood). Over time, the term evolved to refer to a person who stirs up trouble or incites action. In literature and politics, 'firebrand' is often used to describe individuals with a passionate and rebellious nature.

See also: bonfire, fiery, fire, firearm, firearms, firebomb, firebox, firebug, firecrackers, fired, firefighter, fireman, fireplace, firepower, firestorm, firewall, firewoman, firework, fireworks, firing, misfire.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,915 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.