demagogy
noun
- type of political behaviour, pandering to audience's fears and emotions
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/ / /ˈdɛməˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ / /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/
noun
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek δημαγωγία (dēmagōgía). By surface analysis, demagogue + y.
- Rule by demagogue.
- A polity ruled by a demagogue.
- The quality of being a demagogue.
- The actions of a demagogue.