demagogue - use in sentences

Converse of subject

  • lead: Led by the demagogue Vojislav Seselj, the latter was used to create a puppet opposition which concentrated on discrediting any real opposition movements.

Converse of object

  • rant: But at least he's our incoherent, ranting demagogue.
  • play: Maley is playing the demagogue, which is a dirty trick.
  • become: And when a Poet or a Novelist becomes a demagogue the same applies to him.

Adjective modifier

  • irresponsible: This, however, does not prevent the reactionaries and irresponsible demagogues from indulging in false patriotic manifestations and provocations.
  • populist: SLP supremo Arthur Scargill played his favorite role as a populist demagogue from the floor.

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