demagogue

/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

IPA: /D EH1 M AH0 G AA0 G/

noun

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
A leader of the people.

verb

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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