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demagogueryenUK
dem·a·gogu·er·y D0117900 (dĕm′ə-gô′gə-rē, -gŏg′ə-)n. The practices or rhetoric of a demagogue.demagoguery (ˌdɛməˈɡɒɡərɪ) , demagoguism or demagogismn (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the methods, practices, or rhetoric of a demagoguedem•a•gogu•er•y (ˈdɛm əˌgɒg ə ri, -ˌgɔ gə-)
n. the methods or practices of a demagogue. [1850–55, Amer.] demagoguery, demagogy - Demagoguery and demagogy are the practices or rhetoric of a demagogue.See also related terms for rhetoric.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | demagoguery - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populacedemagogyappeal, 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 |
TranslationsDemagogueryenUK
DemagogueryHague, Frank(1876–1956) corrupt mayor of Jersey City, N. J., for 30 years. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1173]Long, Huey P.(1893–1935) infamous “Kingfish” of Louisiana politics. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1607]Pendergast, Thomas J.(1872–1945) political boss in Kansas City, Mo.: convicted of income tax evasions. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2096]Savonarola(1452–1498) rabble-rousing bane of Renaissance Florence. [Ital. Hist.: Plumb, 141–142, 166–167]Stark, Willierises to top as graft-dealing political boss. [Am. Lit.: All the King’s Men]Tweed, “Boss” William(1823–1878) powerful Tammany Hall leader in New York City. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2810]demagogueryenUK
Synonyms for demagoguerynoun impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populaceSynonymsRelated Words- appeal
- entreaty
- prayer
- flag waving
- jingoism
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