firebrand in German
firebrand in German is Aufrührer, Aufwiegler, Radikalinski — firebrand means a burning stick used as a torch.
firebrand in German
Aufrührer
(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
Aufwiegler
(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
Radikalinski
(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
Rädelsführer
(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
Sponti
(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
What does "firebrand" mean?
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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."
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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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What is "firebrand" in German?
"firebrand" in German is Aufrührer, Aufwiegler, Radikalinski. firebrand means: A burning stick used as a torch.
Are there other ways to say "firebrand" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "firebrand": Aufrührer, Aufwiegler, Radikalinski, Rädelsführer, Sponti.
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