demagogue

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Synonyms: hemagogue, pedagogue, demagogy, demagogic, decalogue, demagog, demagogues, demagogued, xenagogue, menagogue, haemagogue

Antonyms: hemagogue, pedagogue, demagogy, demagogic, decalogue, demagog, demagogues, demagogued, xenagogue, menagogue, haemagogue

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pejorative}} A political [[orator]] or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by [[pander]]ing to or exciting the [[passion]]s and [[prejudice]]s of the [[audience]] rather than by using [[rational]] argument.
2. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[leader]] of the [[people]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive|and|transitive}} To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.

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