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demagogic

IPA: /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɒɡ.ɪk/

KK: /dɛməˈɡɑɡɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Example: The politician's demagogic speeches stirred up strong emotions among the crowd.

demagogically

IPA: /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɒ.ɡɪ.kli/

KK: /dɛˈmæɡəˌɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that appeals to people's emotions and prejudices rather than using logical arguments.

Example: The politician spoke demagogically to win over the crowd.

demagogue

IPA: /ˈdɛm.əˌɡɒɡ/

KK: /ˈdɛm.əˌɡɔɡ/

noun

Definition: A person, often a political leader, who gains support by appealing to people's emotions and prejudices rather than using rational arguments.

Example: The politician was criticized for being a demagogue, as he often stirred up fear and anger among the crowd.

transitive verb

Definition: A leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Example: The politician was accused of trying to demagogue the issue to gain votes.

demagoguery

IPA: /dɛˈmæɡəˌɡɔri/

KK: /dɛˈmæɡəˌɡʊri/

noun

Definition: The actions or speech of a leader who seeks to gain power by appealing to people's emotions and prejudices rather than using logical arguments.

Example: The politician's demagoguery stirred up fear and anger among the crowd.

demagogy

IPA: /dɪˈmæɡəɡi/

KK: /dɛˈmæɡəˌɡi/

noun

Definition: The behavior or methods used by a leader who seeks to gain power by appealing to people's emotions and prejudices rather than using rational arguments.

Example: The politician's speech was filled with demagogy, aiming to stir up fear and anger among the crowd.

demanding

IPA: /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Requiring a lot of effort, time, or attention to complete or manage.

Example: Her demanding schedule left her with little free time.

demandingly

IPA: /dɪˈmændɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈmændɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that requires a lot of effort or attention.

Example: She spoke demandingly, expecting immediate results from her team.

demandingness

IPA: /dɪˈmændɪŋnəs/

KK: /dɪˈmændɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of requiring a lot of effort, attention, or skill.

Example: Her demandingness as a coach pushed the team to improve their performance.

demarcate

IPA: //dɪˈmɑːr.keɪt//

KK: /dɪˈmɑrkˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To clearly mark or set the limits of something, often by drawing lines or creating boundaries.

Example: The surveyor was hired to demarcate the property lines between the two houses.

demarcation

IPA: /dɪˌmɑːrˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmɑrˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A clear line or boundary that separates different areas or things.

Example: The demarcation between the two countries is marked by a river.

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