tub-thumper
- noun
- /ˈtʌbˌθʌmpər/
- Offensive
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agitador (despectivo)
- The charismatic tub-thumper captivated the audience with his powerful message about social justice.
Examples
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During the rally, the tub-thumper energized the crowd with his passionate speech about climate change.
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"The notion that hundreds of part-time gadflies, blowhards, tub-thumpers, students, and well-meaning good-government types can replace real journalism is silly."
Blog text (33) -
As a dedicated tub-thumper for education reform, she spoke loudly at every town hall meeting to garner support.
Synonyms
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A person who makes a crowd angry or excited about politics
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A person who speaks loudly and angrily and complains a lot
A person who gives loud, angry speeches to a crowd
A person who shouts loudly to protest or attract attention
A person who strongly supports a cause and tries to persuade others
A person who loudly repeats a group's message to many people
A person who says things in a direct, often rude way and does not listen
A person who makes loud demands in protest
A person who loudly promotes goods or events to attract people
A person who performs or speaks in public to support a cause
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
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Etymology
The word tub-thumper comes from an old image of speakers who would beat a tub to make noise, and the part thump means 'to hit' or 'beat'. So a tub-thumper is someone who speaks loudly and passionately to grab attention, like someone pounding a tub.