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Term: Firebrand
- Noun (1):
- a piece of burning wood or material used to kindle or ignite fires
- a person who is passionate and causes unrest or controversy
- an instrument used for lighting fires, typically consisting of a handle with a piece of material soaked in a flammable substance
- Noun (2):
- a person or thing that excites or inflames others, often with radical ideas or actions
- Verb:
- to kindle or ignite a fire
- to incite or provoke others, often by spreading radical ideas or engaging in disruptive behavior
Sample Sentences:
- Noun (1): The fire was dying out, so they used a firebrand to stoke it.
- Noun (1): The political activist was known as a firebrand due to their provocative speeches.
- Noun (1): He held the firebrand against the logs, waiting for them to catch fire.
- Noun (2): The charismatic leader became a firebrand, inspiring the masses to revolt against the corrupt regime.
- Verb: She used a match to firebrand the pile of leaves in the backyard.
- Verb: The controversial writer was known to firebrand his followers through his radical ideologies.
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