demagog

[US]/ˈdɛm.ə.ɡɒɡ/
[UK]/ˈdɛm.ə.ɡɑɡ/

Translation

n.a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument; a leader who stirs up the people for political purposes
Word Forms
Pluraldemagogs

Phrases & Collocations

demagog tactics

demagog leader

demagog speech

demagog appeal

demagog rhetoric

demagog strategy

demagog influence

demagog approach

demagog promises

demagog followers

Example Sentences

the politician was a skilled demagog who manipulated public opinion.

many people followed the demagog without questioning his motives.

the demagog appealed to the crowd's emotions rather than their reason.

his demagogic speeches were filled with promises he couldn't keep.

demagogs often rise to power during times of crisis.

people are drawn to demagogs who offer simple solutions to complex problems.

the media plays a crucial role in exposing the tactics of demagogs.

his rise as a demagog was fueled by widespread discontent.

demagogs often use fear to control their followers.

the demagog's rhetoric was designed to incite anger among the masses.

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