English-Finnish translations for firebrand

• palopuhuja
• soihtu

Definition of firebrand

• An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation
• A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end

Examples

• The member of the colleges Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moments notice
• The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire

Related words

• firebrick
• firebreak
• firebreather
• firebrat