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demagoguery

/dɛməˈɡɒɡəri/ noun · British & US
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What does demagoguery mean?

noun

The use of persuasive language and appeals to emotion in order to influence people, often in a way that is considered unfair or manipulative. The art of winning the popular support of people by appealing to their emotions, prejudices, and ignorance.

Example

"The politician's demagoguery was evident in his inflammatory rhetoric and scapegoating of minority groups."

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