lobbying

VERB

press for political action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign for 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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

lobbying

Travel Association, a lobbying group that represents the travel industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Her determination, presentation and lobbying made a difference.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

“I think it’s not going to be purely ‘you gave money to the ballroom,’” said Mr. Elmendorf, who is part of a Beltway lobbying shop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

It added that none of the money would be used for lobbying or political donations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Had I been paying attention, I might have realized that Willow was lobbying for Adam to be able to visit me.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word