demagogue

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/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ English

Definitions

noun

A political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
A leader of the people.

verb

To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.

Related words

Synonyms

rabble-rouser demagog politico dogmatizer ideologizer sadopopulist panicmonger fearmonger do-gooder attack dog propaganda polemician warmonger demolater agitationist dogmatiser

Associated

cleon populist politicians democracy leader enemy liberal opposition politics governor rule uses

Rhymes

agog bog fog analog catalogue slog dog monologue epilogue dialogue

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