demagogue
US /ˈdem.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
UK /ˈdem.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
1.
demagog, penghasut
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
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The candidate was accused of being a demagogue, stirring up fear and resentment among the populace.
Kandidat itu dituduh sebagai demagog, yang membangkitkan ketakutan dan kebencian di kalangan rakyat.
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His speeches were full of empty promises, typical of a true demagogue.
Pidatonya penuh dengan janji-janji kosong, khas seorang demagog sejati.