demagogue
🇬🇧 UK/'demәgɒg/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A political leader who gains power by appealing to people's emotions and prejudices rather than rational argument
煽动家,蛊惑民心的政客
v.
To speak or act like a demagogue; to exploit an issue by appealing to emotions rather than reason
用煽动性言行操弄(议题)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.populist demagogue民粹煽动家
Example Sentences
- 1.
The demagogue manipulated voters' emotions to gain political power and influence.
- 2.
She demagogued the issue, portraying opponents as enemies of the common people.