haemagogue

/ˌhɛməˈɡɒɡ/ or /ˌhɛməˈɡɔɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who incites or encourages people to riot or revolt, or a person who stirs up bloodshed.

“The politician was accused of being a haemagogue, inciting the crowd to violence.”

Synonyms

  • agitator
  • incendiary

Antonyms

  • conciliator
  • pacifier