Pronunciation: /ˈdɛməˌɡɑˌɡri/
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
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.
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.
demagogueries
more demagoguery
most demagoguery
demagogues
will demagogue
has demagogued
is demagoguing
demagoguery
demagoguery
to demagogue
demagoguing
demagogued