Firebrand

/fˈa‍ɪ‍əbɹænd/

/ˈfaɪɝˌbɹænd/

Firebrand

an individual who is passionate about a cause, particularly political, and urges others to take action toward said cause, normally leading to trouble

synonyms : inciter

a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

synonyms : brand

Examples

1. Firebrands are about the size of a quarter.

2. These people are not firebrands.

3. At the university of Maryland lab, researchers created firebrands a wind tunnel and observe them.

4. For years, TV fixture and firebrand Alexander Dugin inspired the Kremlin's ideology.