demagoguery
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dem·a·gogu·er·y
(dĕm′ə-gô′gə-rē, -gŏg′ə-)n.
The practices or rhetoric of a demagogue.
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demagoguery
(ˌdɛməˈɡɒɡərɪ) ,demagoguism
ordemagogism
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the methods, practices, or rhetoric of a demagogue
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dem•a•gogu•er•y
(ˈdɛm əˌgɒg ə ri, -ˌgɔ gə-)n.
the methods or practices of a demagogue.
[1850–55, Amer.]
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demagoguery
, demagogy - Demagoguery and demagogy are the practices or rhetoric of a demagogue.See also related terms for rhetoric.
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| Noun | 1. | demagoguery - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace appeal, entreaty, prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" flag waving, jingoism - an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions |
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demagoguery
, demagogyn → Demagogie f
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