Demagog
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A political leader who gains power by exploiting popular prejudices and passions rather than rational argument.
“The historian argued that the general was a demagog who stirred up hatred to win votes.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
dem·a·gog
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Synonyms
demagogue
Antonyms
statesman
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
No double letters, ends in G which is rarer in Wordle, D and M are solid openers
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, variant spelling of demagogue saves two tiles, G at the end can hook well
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