bomb thrower
The term "bomb thrower" is often used metaphorically to describe individuals who use provocative language to stir controversy, particularly in political contexts.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
C1Politics
(metaphorical, informal)An individual who uses provocative or extreme rhetoric to challenge the status quo and incite controversy.
Example
- Her reputation as a bomb thrower made her both feared and admired in political circles.
- The candidate was labeled a bomb thrower for his incendiary remarks during the debate.
C1General
(metaphorical, informal)A person who deliberately causes disruption or controversy through bold or sensational statements.
Example
- He's known as a bomb thrower in the industry for his bold and often divisive opinions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bomb thrower":
fire grenaderocket launcherhand grenadeliquid bombaerosol bombthe bombsmoke bombsmart bombdrop the bombink bombtorch downtime bomblava bombtorch upcar bombfire balloon