campaign synonyms

campaign

n.

operations, crusade, drive, warfare; see attack 1, battle 2. See syn. study at battle.

campaign

v.

  1. To solicit votes

    crusade, electioneer, run for, agitate, tour, contend for, stand for (British), contest, canvass, swing through the country, solicit votes, lobby, barnstorm, stump, hit the campaign trail, mend fences*, go to the grass roots*, go baby-kissing*, beat the bushes*, whistle-stop*; see also compete.

  2. To fight

    battle, wage war, invade; see fight 2.

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