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Topic: Beliefs

delusional

IPA: /dɪˈluːʒənl/

KK: /dɪˈluːʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Having beliefs or ideas that are not based in reality, often despite evidence to the contrary.

Example: He was delusional, thinking he could fly without any help.

delusionary

IPA: /dɪˈluːʒəˌnɛri/

KK: /dɪˈluːʒəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by false beliefs or perceptions that are not based in reality.

Example: His delusionary thoughts made it difficult for him to see the truth.

delusive

IPA: /dɪˈluːsɪv/

KK: /dɪˈluːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that is misleading or gives a false impression; it can create an illusion that is not real.

Example: His promises were delusive, leading many to believe in a future that would never come.

delusively

IPA: /dɪˈluːsɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈluːsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is misleading or deceptive, causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Example: He delusively thought he could win the game without practicing.

delusiveness

IPA: /dɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being misleading or deceptive, often causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Example: The delusiveness of the advertisement made many people buy the product, thinking it would solve all their problems.

delusory

IPA: /dɪˈluːzəri/

KK: /dɪˈluːzəri/

adjective

Definition: Tending to mislead or create false beliefs.

Example: His delusory hopes of winning the lottery kept him from making practical plans.

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.

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.

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