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demagogue

noun

/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

Meaning

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.

agitator, rabble-rouser, manipulator, propagandist

statesman, diplomat, leader

political demagogue, dangerous demagogue, rise of a demagogue

A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew

Deliberately making information or code unclear to make it difficult to understand

a group of similar things or people positioned close together