Definitions for demagogue

demagogue dem·a·gogue

Spelling: [dem-uh-gog, -gawg]
IPA: /ˈdɛm əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg/

Demagogue is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 203 anagrams from letters in demagogue (adeeggmou).

Definitions for demagogue

noun

  1. a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
  2. (in ancient times) a leader of the people.

verb (used with object)

  1. to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc.

verb (used without object)

  1. to speak or act like a demagogue.

Origin of demagogue

1640-50; Greek dēmagōgós a leader of the people, popular leader, equivalent to dêm(os) people + agōgós leading, guiding; see -agogue

Examples for demagogue

Bibi is a dangerous man and a demagogue in his own right, but this current bleak situation isn't his fault in the first instance.

The contemptible beast was inspired, as a politician is, a demagogue.

But as a demagogue for whom total power meant all, he realized that to capture Italy he needed the church.

And here the demagogue arose and bade her shirk no issue, even the red flag.

But any ambiguous result is easy for a demagogue to spin into a great victory.

The voters rehabilitated a politician who has become a clown, an orange pancake-faced caricature of a demagogue.

Like any other demagogue, he gains attention by his blusterings.

No one would have the United States play the role of a bully, or enact the demagogue.

Especially if, like the New York Post or a borough president, they can score demagogue points by doing so.

The constituency of the grog seller is the ready made tool of the demagogue.

Word Value for demagogue
Scrable

14

Words with friends

18

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