1. political activity or practices that seek support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The candidate’s speech was full of demagogy, promising impossible solutions to complex problems.
• Critics accused the politician of resorting to demagogy instead of honest debate.
• The rise of demagogy in modern politics concerns many democratic institutions.
• His campaign relied on demagogy rather than substantive policy proposals.
• The historian warned about the dangers of demagogy in times of economic crisis.
• She rejected the demagogy of her opponents and focused on facts.