| Main Entry: | campaign |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | attempt to win political election |
Synonyms: |
agitate, barnstorm, canvass, contend for, contest, crusade, electioneer, go to grass roots, hit the trail, lobby, mend fences, muckrake, mudsling, politick, press the flesh, ring doorbells, run, run for, shake hands and kiss babies, solicit votes, stand for, stump, tour, whistle-stop |
| Main Entry: | run |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | attempt to be elected to public office |
Synonyms: |
be a candidate, challenge, compete, contend, contest, hit the campaign trail, kiss babies, oppose, politick, race, ring doorbells, shake hands, stand, stump, whistlestop |