embull

/ˈɛmbʊl/

Definitions

1. verb

to make (a crowd or mob) more violent or angry

“The provocative speaker was accused of embulling the crowd.”

2. noun

an instance of making (a crowd or mob) more violent or angry

“The embull in the stadium was quickly dispersed by the police.”

Synonyms

  • enrage
  • incite

Antonyms

  • calm
  • pacify