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demagogic
dem·a·gog·ic
[
dèmmə gójjik,
dèmmə góggik
]
or
dem·a·gog·i·cal
[
dèmmə gójjik'l,
dèmmə góggik'l
]
adjective
Definition:
rabble-rousing:
making an appeal to people's emotions, instincts, and prejudices in a way that is considered to be politically manipulative and dangerous
[
Mid-19th century. < Greek
dēmagōgikos
<
dēmagōgos
(see
demagogue
)
]
dem·a·gog·i·cal·ly
adverb
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