Synonyms of demagogues

demagogues

noun

variants also demagogs

plural of demagogue

as in agitators

a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent

that politician is just a demagogue who preys upon people's fears and prejudices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agitators
• rebels
• proponents
• insurgents
• demonstrators
• supporters
• promoters
• firebrands
• provocateurs
• protesters
• reformers
• advocates
• apostles
• instigators
• rabble-rousers
• fomenters
• revolutionaries
• exciters
• inciters
• incendiaries
• extremists
• radicals
• champions
• kindlers
• marchers
• reformists
• exponents
• subversives
• alarmists
• troublemakers
• boosters
• insurrectionists
• picketers
• revolutionists
• objectors
• persuaders
• revolters
• provokers
• backers
• agents provocateurs
• prompters
• prodders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peacemakers
• reconcilers
• uniters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demagogues

This included understanding the history of democratic ideas and practical governance, as well as the need to protect minority groups and the dangers posed by demagogues. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 Sep. 2026

In recent years, totalizing ideologies such as communism, fascism, and Islamism have found dedicated audiences on social media, and the proliferation of demagogues manipulating people for malign ends is an ever-present worry. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

And as Netanyahu’s coalitions hardened Schleien’s programs became edgier, skewering Netanyahu sycophants in the Likud Party, anti-élitist demagogues, cultic settlers, and rabbinic mandarins. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026

But demeaning our brand through association with vulgar demagogues is a losing strategy. — Alma Hernandez, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026

Does the rise of right-wing demagogues offer chilling parallels to the Pinochet era? — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026

Leftist demagogues specialize in lose-lose-lose policies. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026

Certainly Arendt, who lived through arguably darker times, did not see them as merely a product of the era’s monstrous demagogues. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, bias incidents and assaults against Asian Americans soared to alarming heights as demagogues on the streets and in high office inflamed xenophobic fear and animosity. — Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026