Synonyms of the word

firebrand

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

brand

• n. (obsolete, rare) A conflagration; a flame.
• n. (archaic or poetic) A piece of burning wood or peat, also a glowing cinder.
• n. (Scotland, Northern England) A torch used for signaling.
• n. (archaic) A sword.
• n. A mark of ownership made by burning, e.g. on cattle, or to classify the contents of a cask.
• n. A branding iron.
• n. A name, symbol, logo, or other item used to distinguish a product or service, or its provider.
• n. A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.
• n. Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style, manner.
• n. The reputation among some population of an organization, of the products sold under a particular brand…
• n. Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants.
• v. (transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to…
• v. (transitive) To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
• v. (transitive) To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
• v. (transitive) To stigmatize, label (someone).
• v. (transitive, marketing) To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

firewood

• n. Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

inciter

• n. One who incites.

instigator

• n. A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

mischief-maker

• n. A person who makes mischief.

provoker

• n. A person who provokes; a troublemaker.

troublemaker

• n. One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.
• n. A complainer.

troubler

• n. One who, or that which, troubles; a disturber.