FIREBRANDS

Scrabble

WWF

F(4) I(1) R(1) E(1) B(3) R(1) A(1) N(1) D(2) S(1)

NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓

Definition

noun

An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
“The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice.”
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
“The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire.”