Associations to the word «Demagogue»
Noun
- Populist
- Orator
- Cato
- Mob
- Statesman
- Demos
- Tyranny
- Scruple
- Democracy
- Gaius
- Intrigue
- Tyrant
- Dictator
- Grievance
- Agitation
- Mccarthy
- Linguistic
- Aristocracy
- Aristocrat
- Horseback
- Religious
- Patriot
- Multitude
- Exclusion
- Populace
- Prejudice
- Envy
- Radical
- Reformer
- Ambition
- Tribune
- Working
- Stir
- Nationalist
- Hitler
- Zeal
- Politician
- Overthrow
- Passion
- Faction
- Instinct
- Hatred
- Sentiment
- Preacher
- Monarchy
- Appeal
- Triumph
- Masse
- Robe
- Fraud
- Caesar
- Mankind
- Citizen
- Revolution
- Leader
- Violence
- Riot
- Disturbance
- Virtue
- Journalist
- Politics
Adjective
Wiktionary
DEMAGOGUE, noun. (historical) A leader of the people.
DEMAGOGUE, noun. (pejorative) 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.
DEMAGOGUE, verb. (intransitive and transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.
Dictionary definition
DEMAGOGUE, noun. A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices.
Wise words
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