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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
The song is a cautionary tale about how demagogues exploit desperate people by offering easy answers to their problems.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
But responsible bi-partisan crafting when Congress still functioned cannot resist demagogues.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
But critics regard him as a demagogue who relies on stoking divisions and demonizing his rivals.
—Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Her father was a consul; her brother, Clodius Pulcher, was a powerful demagogue and the archenemy of Cicero.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
But responsible bi-partisan crafting when Congress still functioned cannot resist demagogues.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
But critics regard him as a demagogue who relies on stoking divisions and demonizing his rivals.
—Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Her father was a consul; her brother, Clodius Pulcher, was a powerful demagogue and the archenemy of Cicero.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demagogue
Noun
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Other protesters with a different agenda, or agitators of any sort, can insert themselves into a movement and use confrontational tactics like violence against property or law enforcement.—
Jeremy Pressman,
The Conversation,
15 June 2025
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Tensions continued to escalate throughout the evening as agitators began throwing rocks at officers, and one person spat in an officer's eye, according to police.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The United Kingdom sanctioned the two firebrands and imposed travel bans on them.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2025
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In a national poll in Good Housekeeping, Berg was ranked America’s second most admired woman, bested only by another liberal firebrand, Eleanor Roosevelt.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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That was the compromise needed to pass the measure, bill proponents said.—
Denise Amos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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The bipartisan bill, which former President Biden signed into law in January, repealed two tax rules that proponents say have unfairly reduced benefits for many Americans who also receive government pensions.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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Yemen's Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, have continued to launch attacks in the region despite the truce, including previous drone and missile strikes targeting Israel.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Young-il manages to separate from the group and betrays the rebels, killing two of them and faking his own death.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In addition, Happel co-owns the South Broadway rock club HQ with former Live Nation and Soda Jerk Presents promoter Ore.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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The organization also brought in medical teams to train 48 people in the community as health workers and health promoters to ensure the availability of basic medical services.—
Diane Cole,
NPR,
19 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
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But most Republicans remained silent, or accused Padilla of being a provocateur.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Bill Zito is the architect that has built the Florida Panthers into back-to-back Stanley Cup champions and has the team in position to continue contending for years to come.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Major champions Padraig Harrington and Stewart Cink are two of those tied for the top spot at 6-under, a group that also includes Australian Mark Hensby.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Bragg entered office as a liberal reformer but has since distanced himself from the movement that helped put him into power.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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What to know about papal conclave, how new pope is elected World mourns Pope Francis, a humble reformer who favored 'the poorest': Live updates Pope Francis dies at 88: A look at his powerful words through memorable quotes How did Pope Francis die?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Demagogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demagogue. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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