demagogue in Dutch
demagogue in Dutch is demagoog, volksmenner, volksopruier — demagogue means a political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
demagogue in Dutch
demagoog
(pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
volksmenner
(pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
volksopruier
(pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
demagoog
(historical) A leader of the people.
volksleider
(historical) A leader of the people.
demagogie bedrijven
(intransitive, and, transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.
demagogie gebruiken
(intransitive, and, transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.
volksmennen
(intransitive, and, transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.
What does "demagogue" mean?
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noun A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
"He rose as a demagogue, promising simple answers to complicated problems."
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verb To treat an issue in a deliberately inflammatory way in order to win support.
"Both parties have demagogued immigration for decades."
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demagogue in a sentence
- He rose as a demagogue, promising simple answers to complicated problems.
- Democracies are most vulnerable to a demagogue when trust in institutions collapses.
- Both parties have demagogued immigration for decades.
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What is "demagogue" in Dutch?
"demagogue" in Dutch is demagoog, volksmenner, volksopruier. demagogue means: A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
How do you use "demagogue" in a sentence?
Example: "He rose as a demagogue, promising simple answers to complicated problems." In Dutch, "demagogue" is demagoog, volksmenner, volksopruier.
Are there other ways to say "demagogue" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "demagogue": demagoog, volksmenner, volksopruier, volksleider, demagogie bedrijven, demagogie gebruiken.
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