politick

American  

[pol-i-tik] / ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk /

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in politicking.

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verb (used with object)

1. to influence, accomplish, or promote by politicking.

   Somehow he politicked the bill through both houses of Congress.

Other Word Forms

• outpolitick verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of politick

1915–20; earlier politic, verbal derivative of politic; later as back formation from politicking

Example Sentences

"We have put him in the right forum to do his politicking," the prisons spokesman told the BBC, adding that Ampe did not show remorse when he appeared before the Prisons Council.

From BBC

Many employees have aligned behind-the-scenes with D’Amaro or Walden, but no candidate wants to be seen as engaging in politicking, said people close to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oregon law also prohibits public employees from politicking on the job.

From Los Angeles Times

All of that, at least partly down to the smooth talking and politicking of the ambassador.

From BBC

Lammy said: "This is incredibly sad. I know and I'm sad that there's been so much politicking about this."

From BBC

Related Words

• campaign for
• persuade
• press
• promote
• push
• request
• solicit
• sway
• urge