What is another word for demagoguery?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛmɐɡˌɒɡɹi] (IPA) 
Demagoguery is a term used to describe the tactics of a leader or speaker who seeks to manipulate public opinion through emotional appeals, rather than by appealing to reason or truth. Synonyms for demagoguery include populism, pandering, propaganda, manipulation, agitation, and incitement. These words all share the common thread of being used to describe political or rhetorical strategies that rely on stirring up strong emotions in the audience, rather than presenting reasoned arguments or facts. Critics of demagoguery often accuse its practitioners of exploiting the fears, prejudices, and cultural divides of their audience, rather than seeking to educate and inform them.
