agitationist vs demagogue

agitationist

noun
  • Synonym of agitator (“one who stirs up or excites others, for example political reformers”) 

demagogue

noun
  • A political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument. 

  • A leader of the people. 

verb
  • To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue. 

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