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Term: Demagogue

Noun:

A demagogue is a political leader who gains support by appealing to people's emotions, prejudices, and fears rather than by using rationality and sound reasoning.

Sample Sentence:

"The charismatic demagogue had a way of captivating the audience with his emotionally charged speeches."

Verb:

To demagogue means to manipulate and exploit people's emotions for personal gain, especially in a political context.

Sample Sentence:

"The politician resorted to demagoguing during the debate to score political points."

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