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demagogy
dem·a·gog·y D0118000 (dĕm′ə-gŏj′ē, -gô′jē, -gŏg′ē, -gō′jē)n. The character or practices of a demagogue; demagoguery.demagogy (ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡɪ) n, pl -gogies1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) demagoguery2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) rule by a demagogue or by demagogues3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a group of demagoguesdem•a•gogu•er•y (ˈdɛm əˌgɒg ə ri, -ˌgɔ gə-)
n. the methods or practices of a demagogue. [1850–55, Amer.] demagoguery, demagogy - Demagoguery and demagogy are the practices or rhetoric of a demagogue.See also related terms for rhetoric.demagogism, demagoguism, demagogythe art and practice of gaining power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people. Also demagoguery.See also: PoliticsThesaurus| Noun | 1. | demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populacedemagogueryappeal, entreaty, prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"flag waving, jingoism - an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions |
TranslationsDemagogy
Demagogy deceit by false promises, flattery, and intentional distortion of facts. Demagogy is widely used by bourgeois politicians and their opportunistic underlings to win the confidence of the masses. It is especially widespread in election campaigns and in the yellow press and broadcasting in capitalist countries. demagogy
Related to demagogy: demagogic, demagogueSynonyms for demagogynoun impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populaceSynonymsRelated Words- appeal
- entreaty
- prayer
- flag waving
- jingoism
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