demagogical

• Qui relève de la démagogie, c'est-à-dire qui cherche à plaire au peuple en flattant ses préjugés ou en jouant sur ses émotions, souvent de manière manipulatrice.

An obsolete adjective describing something that appeals to popular prejudices and emotions, characteristic of a demagogue.

1. Characteristic of a demagogueC1formalpolitical

   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 demagogical speeches stirred up anger against immigrants.
   • The candidate's demagogical tactics were criticized by the press.
   • She warned against the rise of demagogical rhetoric in politics.

   Synonymesdemagogicincendiaryinflammatoryprovocativerabble-rousing

   Antonymesfairhonestprincipledrationalreasonable