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demagogic

[dem-uh-goj-ik, -gog-, -goh-jik] / ˌdɛm əˈgɒdʒ ɪk, -ˈgɒg-, -ˈgoʊ dʒɪk /




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Oedipus sees himself as an answer to the demagogic manipulation that has wrought havoc.

From Los Angeles Times

Apart from a few demagogic, populist resolutions that are unworkable without the cooperation of the state Legislature, he has no program.

From The Wall Street Journal

As media companies face a campaign of intimidation from the Trump administration, the figure of Murrow, standing tall in the face of demagogic adversity, is the courageous example we need right now.

From Los Angeles Times

So is demagogic leadership that fuels grievance, anger and scapegoating instead of offering real answers to complex problems.

From Salon

And the fact is, Republicans don’t want to forfeit their demagogic prop.

From Los Angeles Times