n. a leader who seeks power by appealing to peoples emotions and prejudices and by making false claims and promises
He became a political demagogue during the recession.
He became a political demagogue during the recession.
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agitatingperson; agitator; fanatic
peacemaker
3 syllables
dem-a-gogue
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