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also demagog
as in agitator
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent
that politician is just a demagogue who preys upon people's fears and prejudices
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Recent Examples of demagogue
That nearly half of Romanians supported a populist demagogue who questions Romania's commitments to the European Union and NATO is a major crack in Europe's democratic wall.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
It can be applied to any of a number of demagogues including President Trump.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
Their picks examine the power of demagogues, the injustices of the immigration system, the reasons protest movements have failed, and the fear of others.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
The song is a cautionary tale about how demagogues exploit desperate people by offering easy answers to their problems.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
It can be applied to any of a number of demagogues including President Trump.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
Their picks examine the power of demagogues, the injustices of the immigration system, the reasons protest movements have failed, and the fear of others.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
The song is a cautionary tale about how demagogues exploit desperate people by offering easy answers to their problems.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demagogue
Noun
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Avoid washing bulky loads in a top-loader with a center agitator.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Of all the larger-than-life agitators and provocateurs to come out of Flint, Michigan, in the past few years, he’s become one of the best rappers of the bunch.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+ 'Madea's Destination Wedding' Tyler Perry's don't-call-her-elderly firebrand Madea returns in yet another comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Since assuming office in December 2023, the firebrand libertarian economist has slashed government expenditures and secured a $20 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Though no concrete evidence was ever provided, proponents of the rumor published multiple videos on YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms detailing their claims.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Crypto proponents say those rules could legitimize stablecoins, making banks, retailers and consumers more comfortable with using them to transfer funds.—
Niket Nishant,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The Houthis paused attacks until the U.S. launched a broad assault against the rebels in mid-March.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Shortly after that, Israeli airstrikes on Iranian weapons shipments to Hezbollah across neighboring Syria — at the time, a key ally of Iran — weakened the dictatorship of President Bashar al-Assad, who was overthrown last December by rebels.—
James Hider,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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From b-boy to concert promoter to hip-hop shop owner Chuck Huus opened the first Trill Hip Hop Shop at 2401 E. Indian School Road in late 2017, moving down the road a bit to 1817 E. Indian School Road in 2018 before settling into its current home on Dec. 18, 2024.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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If weather cancels a festival or an outdoor show, fans may or may not get a full refund, depending on the policies of the promoter and ticketing company.—
Bill Hochberg,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Trump occupies the center of a movement, whereas Musk is a chief provocateur for that movement.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Shocks to your sense of emotional security awaken your inner provocateur as Mars and Uranus clash!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Iga Swiatek, a 24-year old Polish tennis player and five-time Grand Slam champion, reached the Wimbledon semi-final for the first time after defeating 19th seeded Liudmila Samsonva on Wednesday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Matt Davis, a two-time NCAA champion with the University of Denver, signed a one-year AHL deal with the Barracuda in April.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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In addition to the investigation’s outcome, Broadway, hired to be a reformer, also announced recent changes made to the department.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Nicholas had offered concessions to reformers, including the establishment of a legislative body called the Duma in 1906, but these half-hearted measures failed to stem the tide of revolution.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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“Demagogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demagogue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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