Demagogies

1dem;a;gogue variant(s): also dem;a;gog function: noun etymology: greek dēmagōgos, from dēmos people (perhaps akin to greek daiesthai to divide) + agōgos leading, from agein to lead — more at tide, agentdate: 1648 1 : a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power2 : a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times— dem;a;gogu;ery noun — dem;a;gogy noun