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demagogy

Definitions of demagogy
  1. noun
    impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
    synonyms: demagoguery
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    types:
    flag waving, jingoism
    an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
    type of:
    appeal, entreaty, prayer
    earnest or urgent request
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