rouser
Gets people going
A rouser is something that stirs people to action or excitement—a rousing speech, a rallying cry, a person who energizes a crowd.
The word often appears in compounds: a rabble-rouser incites crowds, while a hell-raiser causes trouble.
In older usage, a rouser could be someone who literally wakes others: The camp rouser had us up at dawn.
Agitator or burning stick
- provocateurOne who deliberately incites
- instigatorOne who provokes action
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- demagogueManipulative populist leader
incendiary · fomenter · agitator · rebel · dissident · radical · subversive · revolutionary
Urgent warning signal
- alarm clockTimed sleep-ender
- wake-up callJolt into awareness
- reveilleMilitary dawn summons
- cockcrowDawn, announced by fowl
dawn · sunrise · bugle · bell · knocker-up · morning call · jolt · splash
One who instructs
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
- encouragerOne who heartens others
- catalystAgent enabling change
champion · leader · influencer · guide · inspirer · spark plug · galvanizer · booster
Phrase uniting supporters
- call to armsUrgent summons to fight
- battle cryShout to rally fighters
- exhortationUrgent persuasive appeal
- pep talkMotivational speech
sermon · harangue · oration · tirade · polemic · diatribe · philippic · invocation
School's rallying anthem
- hymnReligious song of praise
- marchRhythmic group walk
- chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
- battle hymnSong for warfare
war song · rally song · theme song · fanfare · drumbeat · bugle call · clarion call · chorus
firebrand
Agitator or burning stick
- provocateurOne who deliberately incites
- instigatorOne who provokes action
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
demagogue · incendiary · fomenter · agitator · rebel · dissident · radical · subversive · revolutionary · militant
alarm
Urgent warning signal
- alarm clockTimed sleep-ender
- wake-up callJolt into awareness
- reveilleMilitary dawn summons
cockcrow · dawn · sunrise · bugle · bell · knocker-up · morning call · jolt · splash · cold water
coach
One who instructs
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- cheerleaderTeam spirit performer
- encouragerOne who heartens others
catalyst · champion · leader · influencer · guide · inspirer · spark plug · galvanizer · booster · energizer
rallying cry
Phrase uniting supporters
- call to armsUrgent summons to fight
- battle cryShout to rally fighters
- exhortationUrgent persuasive appeal
pep talk · sermon · harangue · oration · tirade · polemic · diatribe · philippic · invocation · manifesto
fight song
School's rallying anthem
battle hymn · war song · rally song · theme song · fanfare · drumbeat · bugle call · clarion call · chorus · refrain
rousersedative
Drug promoting calm
soporific · sleeping pill · tranquilizer · lullaby · narcotic
rouserdampener
Thing that reduces force
discourager · wet blanket · killjoy · buzzkill · demoralizer
rouserpacifier
Infant sucking device
appeaser · quieter · peacemaker · mollifier · conciliator
- rabble rousersThose who inflame public sentiment
- rabble rousingInciting group unrest
- rousing melodyTune that inspires excitement
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