Associations to the word «Demagogue»

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

If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe