1. in a manner that appeals to people's emotions, prejudices, or fears rather than to reason or facts; in the style or manner of a demagogue
Usage: typically used critically to describe misleading or manipulative political speech or rhetoric

Examples

• The candidate spoke demagogically, blaming immigrants for all economic problems without presenting evidence.
• The speech was criticized for demagogically exploiting public fears about national security.
• He demagogically appealed to voters' anger rather than discussing actual policy solutions.
• The media outlet demagogically sensationalized the story to increase viewership.
• She demagogically framed the issue in black-and-white terms, ignoring nuance and complexity.