Synonyms for firebrand

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fahyuh r-brand

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪərˌbrænd

Définition of firebrand

Origin : c.1200, "piece of wood kindled at a fire," from fire (n.) + brand (n.). Figurative sense of "one who kindles mischief or passions" is from late 14c.

noun agitator

Example sentences :

The firebrand only seemed to infuriate the animal and he charged.
Extract from : « Rodney, the Ranger » by John V. Lane

So the hares were beaten with the firebrand till their ears were black as night.
Extract from : « The Book of Nature Myths » by Florence Holbrook

He would not let go of the firebrand, but ran and ran till he could throw it to the frog.
Extract from : « The Book of Nature Myths » by Florence Holbrook

All this time the firebrand was burning, and the frog was going to the pond as fast as he could.
Extract from : « The Book of Nature Myths » by Florence Holbrook

Then the frog coughed, and out of his mouth came the firebrand.
Extract from : « The Book of Nature Myths » by Florence Holbrook

Meg dropped a firebrand steeped in spirit upon some loose flax.
Extract from : « Red Cap Tales » by Samuel Rutherford Crockett

But who can hold a firebrand in his hand by thinking of the frosty Caucasus?
Extract from : « Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. » by Josiah Quincy

This man deserves to be called the firebrand of the age in which he lived.
Extract from : « Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 » by J. Endell Tyler

"Well, he'll be a firebrand Governor after Stamfordham's own heart," said Gore.
Extract from : « The Arbiter » by Lady F. E. E. Bell

Bela was a firebrand in the village, a scandal to the whole tribe.
Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner

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