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
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.