HUSTINGS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word hustings. (close relations)
Definition of HUSTINGS
Best Alternative Words for HUSTINGS
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campaign | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a race between candidates for elective office • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) • an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) verb • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • go on a campaign; go off to war | ||||||||
campaigning | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the campaign of a candidate to be elected | ||||||||
canvassing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • persuasion of voters in a political campaign | ||||||||
election | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vote to select the winner of a position or political office • the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice • the status or fact of being elected • the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists) | ||||||||
electioneering | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • persuasion of voters in a political campaign • the campaign of a candidate to be elected | ||||||||
politics | nounn | |||||||
noun • social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power • the study of government of states and other political units • the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs • the opinion you hold with respect to political questions • the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government | ||||||||
stump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled • the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed • (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket • a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it verb • cause to be perplexed or confounded • walk heavily • travel through a district and make political speeches • remove tree stumps from |