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DEMAGOGICAL

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(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Characteristic of or resembling a demagogue

Example:

demagogic speeches

Synonyms:

demagogic; demagogical

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

demagogue (a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices)

Derivation:

demagogy (impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace)

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