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Demagogue

/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Demagogue"

noun
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    A leader of the people.

verb
  1. 1

    To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.

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