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demagogue

person who appeals to people's prejudice; false leader

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demagogue Sentence Examples

  1. The demagogue captivated the crowd with his impassioned speeches.
  2. Many saw the demagogue as a threat to democracy due to his manipulative tactics.
  3. The demagogue's rhetoric appealed to people's emotions rather than their reason.
  4. Despite his charismatic persona, some recognized the demagogue's true intentions.
  5. The demagogue exploited societal divisions to further his own agenda.
  6. His rise to power as a demagogue raised concerns about the future of the country.
  7. The demagogue's promises of change resonated with disillusioned voters.
  8. Critics accused the demagogue of using fear-mongering tactics to gain support.
  9. The demagogue's authoritarian tendencies alarmed advocates for civil liberties.
  10. History is replete with examples of demagogues who rose to power by preying on the fears and insecurities of the populace.

FAQs About the word demagogue

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudicesA leader of the rabble; one who attempts to control the multitude by speciou

promoter, agitator, supporter, demonstrator, rabble-rouser, provocateur, champion, reformer, proponent, instigator

peacemaker, reconciler, reconciler, peacemaker, uniter, uniter,

The demagogue captivated the crowd with his impassioned speeches. Many saw the demagogue as a threat to democracy due to his manipulative tactics.

The demagogue's rhetoric appealed to people's emotions rather than their reason. Despite his charismatic persona, some recognized the demagogue's true intentions.

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