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firebrand in Bulgarian

firebrand in Bulgarian is подстрека́тел, главня́ — firebrand means a burning stick used as a torch.

firebrand in Bulgarian

подстрека́тел
noun
Pronounced: podstrekatel
(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
главня́
noun
Pronounced: glavnya
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

What does "firebrand" mean?

  1. noun A burning stick used as a torch.
    "The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire."
  2. noun Someone who stirs up trouble or argument, often against the way things are.
    "Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence."
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firebrand in a sentence

  • The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire.
  • Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "firebrand" in Bulgarian?
"firebrand" in Bulgarian is подстрека́тел, главня́. firebrand means: A burning stick used as a torch.
How do you pronounce подстрека́тел?
"firebrand" in Bulgarian is подстрека́тел, pronounced "podstrekatel".
Are there other ways to say "firebrand" in Bulgarian?
Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "firebrand": подстрека́тел, главня́.
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