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demagogue

/ˈdɛm.ə.ɡɒɡ/

/ˈdɛm.ə.ɡɔɡ/

Translations

demagoguenoun

demagogues

/ˈdɛm.ə.ɡɒɡ/

/ˈdɛm.ə.ɡɔɡ/

démagoguePeut s'employer au féminin avec la même forme.

The demagogue stirred the crowd with promises that were impossible to keep.

Le démagogue a chauffé la foule avec des promesses impossibles à tenir.

Synonyms

political leader

demagogueverb

demagogued

Past Simple

demagogued

Past Participle

demagoguing

Gerund

/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

/ˈdɛməɡɑːɡ/

faire de la démagogieS'emploie surtout dans un contexte politique ou polémique.

The politician was accused of demagoguing the issue to win votes.

Le politicien a été accusé de faire de la démagogie sur le sujet pour gagner des voix.

Synonyms

stir up

whip up

rouse

pander

grandstand

play to the gallery

manipulate public opinion

Definitions

demagoguenoun

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

The demagogue stirred the crowd with promises that were impossible to keep.

A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.

The demagogue's speeches were filled with rhetoric that played on the fears of the populace.

demagogueverb

To manipulate or appeal to people's emotions, fears, or prejudices in order to gain power or influence.

The politician was accused of demagoguing the issue to win votes.

To speak or act like a demagogue; to engage in demagoguery.

He demagogued for hours, rousing the crowd with fiery rhetoric.