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Peacemaker vs Firebrand - What's the difference?

peacemaker | firebrand |

As a proper noun peacemaker

is an early type of american revolver, particularly the colt 1873 single action army model.

As a noun firebrand is

an argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.

peacemaker

English

(wikipedia peacemaker)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes.

    • firebrand

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
    • The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice.
  • * {{quote-news, author=(Jesse Jackson), title=In the Ferguson era, Malcolm X’s courage in fighting racism inspires more than ever, work=(The Guardian) (London), date=20 February 2015 citation
    • , passage=Both Malcolm and King were firebrands . And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence. }}
  • A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
    • The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed on the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire.