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Definitions for Demagogue
[1] a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
[2] (in ancient times) a leader of the people.
[3] to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc.
[4] to speak or act like a demagogue.
[5] a political agitator who appeals with crude oratory to the prejudice and passions of the mob
[6] (esp in the ancient world) any popular political leader or orator
Words related to Demagogue
firebrand, agitator, revolutionary, incendiary, instigator, politician, rabble-rouser, fanatic, radical, inciter, rebel, troublemaker, hothead
Words nearby Demagogue
dely., dem, dem., demagnetize, demagogic, demagogue, demagoguery, demagoguism, demagogy, demand, demand bid
Origin of Demagogue
1640–50; < Greek dēmagōgós a leader of the people, popular leader, equivalent to dêm(os ) people + agōgós leading, guiding; see -agogue
Word origin for Demagogue
C17: from Greek dēmagōgos people's leader, from dēmos people + agein to lead
Synonyms for Demagogue
agitator, firebrand, fanatic, fomenter, hothead, incendiary, inciter, instigator, politician, rabble-rouser, radical, rebel, revolutionary, troublemaker, haranger, inflamer, soapbox orator