firebrand
/ˈfaɪərˌbrænd/
noun
- A person who is very passionate about a cause and encourages others to take action, often in a forceful or controversial way.
- The coach was a firebrand who motivated his team with intense, emotional talks.
- The young activist was a firebrand who inspired thousands to join the protest.
- Known as a political firebrand, she often gave fiery speeches that divided opinion.
- A piece of burning wood from a fire.
- In ancient times, warriors sometimes used a firebrand as a weapon.
- The firebrand fell from the hearth and singed the rug.
- He pulled a firebrand from the campfire to light the kindling.
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