campaign for

VERB

advocate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back defend encourage favor further justify press for promote propose push recommend support tout uphold urge

STRONG

advance advise bless bolster boost champion countenance plug side vindicate

WEAK

argue for be in corner brace up build up get on bandwagon give a leg up give a lift go for go to bat for go with hold with plead for plump for ride shotgun for root for run interference for say so speak for spread around stump for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block conceal condemn deny disapprove discourage dissuade hide hinder hurt oppose refuse reject

STRONG

decrease halt prevent undermine

WEAK

assail attack criticize impugn protest

VERB

lobby

Synonyms

STRONGEST

persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

STRONG

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

WEAK

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure make a pitch for pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell solicit votes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

STRONG

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

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In Memphis, Tenn., 31-year old Justin Pearson is finding support by centering data-center opposition in his Democratic campaign for Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The tone of the conversation between the potential rivals was said to be warm, with Steering committing to campaign for Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Former state Controller Betty Yee, who ended her campaign for governor last month and endorsed Steyer, sat at a table with her husband.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants behind a surge in attacks -- particularly the Pakistan Taliban, who have waged a violent campaign for years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Murray would continue his campaign for a test ban in public appearances and congressional testimony, but now he was on the outside looking in.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

campaign for

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