firebrand
🇺🇸
/ˈfaɪərbrænd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfaɪəbrænd/
noun
R
someone who often encourages others to take strong and sometimes risky actions, especially in politics or society
The teacher described the young activist as a firebrand who inspired many with her passionate speeches.
translation
someone who often encourages others to take strong and sometimes risky actions, especially in politics or society
Word Forms
Plural
firebrands