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firebrand
This term carries a dual nature, shifting between a literal physical object and a metaphorical personality type. When describing a person, it suggests a volatile, energetic quality, often implying that the individual is a catalyst for unrest or radical change. While it can be used admiringly to describe a passionate leader, it frequently carries a negative connotation of being reckless or inflammatory.
In its literal sense, the word evokes an archaic or historical image of primitive warfare and arson. It describes a crude tool of destruction rather than a controlled fire, linking the physical act of ignition to the metaphorical act of inciting a crowd.
Meanings
Examples
He was known as a political firebrand who could stir up a crowd in minutes.
Stop acting like a firebrand and try to negotiate a compromise.
She is a real firebrand when it comes to environmental rights.
She is a real firebrand when it comes to environmental rights.
I cannot believe he is such a firebrand in the office.
The young firebrand demanded an immediate change in leadership.
The attackers carried a firebrand to set the wooden gates ablaze.
He gripped the glowing firebrand tightly as he walked through the dark cavern.
A single firebrand was enough to ignite the dry brush of the valley.