demagogic

• Relatif au démagogue ou caractéristique de lui; qui fait appel aux désirs et aux préjugés du peuple plutôt qu'à des arguments rationnels.

Relating to or characteristic of a demagogue; appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than rational argument.

1. Characteristic of a demagogueC1formal

   Relating to or resembling a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular prejudices and emotions rather than by using rational argument.

   démagogique

   • His demagogic speech stirred up fear and anger among the crowd.
   • The candidate's demagogic tactics were criticized by the media.
   • She warned against the rise of demagogic rhetoric in politics.

   Synonymesagitativeincendiaryinflammatorypopulistrabble-rousing

   Antonymeshonestlogicalprincipledrationalreasonable