Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes or spreads false, malicious, or scandalous accusations, often as a means of revenge or intimidation.

“The celebrity was accused of being a boutefeu after she made public statements about her rival’s past.”

2. noun

A person who uses scandalous or malicious language to harm others, often in a public setting.

“The politician was criticized for her boutefeu comments on social media.”