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firebrand
[ fahyuhr-brand ]
noun
- a piece of burning wood or other material.
- a person who kindles strife or encourages unrest; an agitator; troublemaker.
firebrand
/ ˈڲɪəˌæԻ /
noun
- a piece of burning or glowing wood or other material
- a person who causes unrest or is very energetic
Word History and Origins
Origin of firebrand1
Example Sentences
The other, in Florida's panhandle region, will determine a replacement for Matt Gaetz, the firebrand congressman Trump originally picked to be attorney general before he withdrew under a cloud of sexual misconduct and ethics allegations.
The firebrand conservative hosts the influential War Room podcast, listened to by legions of Trump supporters.
The veteran prosecutor, who famously won a murder conviction against real estate heir Robert Durst, is known for his firebrand personality.
The firebrand Australian has barely played over the past two years after a range of injuries - most notably a debilitating wrist issue that left him fearing he would never play again at the highest level.
Australian firebrand Kyrgios, often polarising but almost always entertaining, promised fun at the Brisbane International.
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