demagogued
/ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of demagogue: acted like a demagogue; appealed to popular emotions and prejudices in order to gain power or support.
- They demagogued about the economy instead of presenting a real plan.
- She demagogued the issue of immigration to win the election.
- The senator demagogued the crowd into supporting his unfair policy.
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