Demagoguery

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Pronunciation: /ˈdɛməˌɡɑˌɡri/

Definitions of demagoguery

noun a political activity or practice that seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand what demagoguery means.

A2 The politician's demagoguery tactics swayed many voters.

B1 The use of demagoguery in the speech was evident to the audience.

B2 The leader's demagoguery was criticized by the opposition for manipulating public opinion.

C1 The historian analyzed the demagoguery of past leaders in his latest book.

C2 The journalist exposed the demagoguery of the candidate through investigative reporting.

Examples of demagoguery in a Sentence

formal The politician's demagoguery was evident in his speeches, appealing to emotions rather than logic.

informal I can't stand the demagoguery of that guy, always trying to manipulate people with his words.

slang Don't fall for his demagoguery, he's just trying to stir up trouble.

figurative Her demagoguery was like a dark cloud looming over the political landscape.

Grammatical Forms of demagoguery

plural

demagogueries

comparative

more demagoguery

superlative

most demagoguery

present tense

demagogues

future tense

will demagogue

perfect tense

has demagogued

continuous tense

is demagoguing

singular

demagoguery

positive degree

demagoguery

infinitive

to demagogue

gerund

demagoguing

participle

demagogued

Origin and Evolution of demagoguery

First Known Use: 1648 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'demagoguery' originates from the Greek word 'dēmagōgía', which is derived from 'dēmos' meaning 'the people' and 'ágōgos' meaning 'leading'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational arguments, the term 'demagoguery' has evolved to encompass any form of manipulation or exploitation of public emotions for political gain.