Political Terms

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes a noun or pronoun

• The decision to merge the two companies was already an accomplished fact.
• By the time we found out about the new policy, it was already an accomplished fact.
• Dude, I didn't even know they were dating, and now marriage is an accomplished fact!
• Her success in the competition was like an accomplished fact, everyone knew she would win.

verb to have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to be in harmony or accord

• After much deliberation, the committee was able to agree on a final decision.
• I agree with you, that movie was really good!
• Yo, I totally agree with what you're saying.
• Sometimes it's hard to agree on the best course of action when emotions are running high.

noun The act of annulling, or the state of being annulled; nullification; invalidation.

• The couple sought an annulment of their marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
• They're getting their marriage annulled because they can't stand each other.
• They're ditching the marriage and going for an annulment instead.
• The annulment of the contract symbolized the end of their partnership.

noun a person who lavishly praises or flatters others, especially in order to gain favor or advantage

• The backslapper in the office always makes sure to congratulate everyone on their accomplishments.
• He's such a backslapper, always patting people on the back and cracking jokes.
• That guy is a total backslapper, always trying to buddy up to the boss.
• The politician was known as a backslapper, always making deals behind closed doors.

noun a negative vote or decision, especially one that excludes a candidate from membership or from further participation

verb to vote against or exclude someone from membership by casting a black ball or by voting against them

• The committee decided to blackball the new applicant from joining their exclusive club.
• They're going to blackball him from the group if he doesn't apologize.
• They're gonna blackball her if she doesn't stop spreading rumors.
• The company tried to blackball their competitor by spreading false information about them.

noun the quality of being loud, obvious, or conspicuous; the state of being blatant

• The blatancy of the corruption within the company was shocking to the shareholders.
• The blatancy of his lies was so obvious that no one believed him.
• The blatancy of her attitude was off the charts.
• The blatancy of the neon lights in the city gave it a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

adjective showing lack of skill or clumsiness

• The bumbling intern made several mistakes during the presentation.
• My bumbling brother always manages to spill his drink at dinner.
• That bumbling fool tripped over his own feet again!
• The bumbling politician stumbled through his speech, unable to articulate his points clearly.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The new policy is counter to our company's values.
• His actions are totally counter to what he said he would do.
• She always does the opposite, it's so counter to what everyone else does.
• His decision to quit his job was counter to his usual cautious nature.

noun a ruthless or unprincipled person

adjective ruthless or competitive in a fierce or underhanded way

• The business industry can be very cutthroat, with companies constantly competing for market share.
• I heard that the competition in the gaming industry is cutthroat, with everyone trying to outdo each other.
• The fashion world is known for being cutthroat, so you have to be tough to survive.
• The political arena is often described as cutthroat, with politicians willing to do whatever it takes to win.

verb to come to a resolution or make a choice after consideration

• After much deliberation, the committee decided to move forward with the proposed plan.
• We finally decided on a movie to watch tonight.
• I decided to bail on the party and just stay home instead.
• She decided to take the plunge and start her own business.

noun the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be sincere

adjective marked by duplicity; deceitful

• The politician was accused of duplicity for saying one thing in public and doing the opposite in private.
• I can't trust him, he's always showing duplicity in his actions.
• She's a master at pulling off duplicity without anyone suspecting a thing.
• The mirror reflected the duplicity of her emotions, showing both joy and sadness in her eyes.

verb to force or drive out; to eject

• The school has a strict policy that allows them to expel students for serious misconduct.
• If you keep talking during the exam, the teacher might just expel you.
• I heard they're gonna expel that troublemaker from school.
• The company decided to expel the underperforming employee from the team.

noun a person who has been convicted of a felony, which is a serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

adjective related to or characteristic of a felon or felony

• The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison for his crimes.
• I heard that guy is a felon, so be careful around him.
• That felon is always up to no good.
• His actions were so reckless, he might as well have been a felon.

noun intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm

adjective fervent, showing great intensity or feeling

• The scientist spoke with great fervor about the potential breakthrough in cancer research.
• She talked about her favorite TV show with so much fervor, it was contagious.
• The fans cheered with fervor as their team scored the winning goal.
• His eyes burned with fervor as he passionately defended his beliefs.

noun the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint

• Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in a democratic society.
• I love the freedom of being able to work from home in my pajamas.
• I feel so free when I'm cruising down the highway with the wind in my hair.
• True freedom comes from within, when you let go of all your fears and doubts.

noun a slippery or oily substance used to reduce friction or lubricate machinery

verb to apply grease or lubricant to something in order to reduce friction or make it run smoothly

• In order to expedite the approval process, it is important to grease the wheels by submitting all necessary documentation.
• If you want to get things done quickly, you need to grease the wheels by talking to the right people.
• If you want to make sure your application gets approved, you gotta grease the wheels with some extra cash.
• A little bit of networking can help grease the wheels and get your project moving forward smoothly.

noun a person who is strict or uncompromising in their attitudes or behavior

• The hardnose manager was known for her strict adherence to company policies.
• Don't mess with the hardnose teacher, she doesn't tolerate any nonsense.
• That hardnose cop gave me a ticket for parking in the wrong spot.
• His hardnose attitude towards negotiations often led to successful outcomes.

adjective showing a lack of good sense or judgment; foolish

• The hare-brained scheme proposed by the new intern was quickly dismissed by the board of directors.
• I can't believe you actually went through with that hare-brained idea.
• That hare-brained plan is never going to work, dude.
• Her hare-brained decision to quit her stable job and travel the world turned out to be the best choice she ever made.

adjective lacking in feeling or compassion

• The judge described the criminal's actions as heartless and devoid of any remorse.
• I can't believe she was so heartless to break up with him on his birthday.
• That guy is straight up heartless, he doesn't care about anyone but himself.
• The decision to close down the local hospital felt heartless, as it left the community without vital healthcare services.

noun a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs

adjective hypocritical

• The politician was accused of being a hypocrite for preaching about honesty while engaging in corrupt practices.
• I can't believe she called me a hypocrite when she's always late herself!
• Don't be such a hypocrite, you know you're guilty too.
• His actions spoke louder than words, revealing him to be a true hypocrite.

adjective having a commanding presence; impressive in size or appearance

• The imposing structure of the castle was a sight to behold.
• That guy is so imposing, he could probably scare anyone away.
• The bouncer at the club was super imposing, I didn't even try to argue with him.
• Her imposing presence in the room made everyone stop and take notice.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. 'General' can also be a noun, referring to a high-ranking military officer or a concept of overall or broad characteristics.

adjective An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun. 'General' is an adjective in this phrase, describing the noun it precedes.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs. In this case, 'in general' modifies the verb or adjective that follows it, indicating that something is true overall or most of the time.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. 'In' is a preposition in this case, indicating location or inclusion within a general category.

• In general, it is recommended to follow the guidelines provided by the health department.
• In general, people tend to prefer hanging out with friends on the weekends.
• In general, I'd say that movie was pretty lit.
• In general, life is like a rollercoaster with its ups and downs.

adjective not subject to corruption or decay; unimpaired; uncorrupted

• The judge was known for his impeccable reputation and was considered incorrupt.
• I trust her completely, she's totally incorrupt.
• You can count on him to be straight-up incorrupt.
• Her incorrupt soul shone brightly in a world full of darkness.

noun a person who is not under the control or influence of others; one not dependent upon others

adjective not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself

• The company prides itself on being an independent entity in the industry.
• I prefer to work as an independent contractor rather than a full-time employee.
• She's always been an independent spirit, doing things her own way.
• The artist's work is truly independent, free from any outside influence.

noun A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

• The leader of the company made an important announcement during the meeting.
• The team leader said we can leave early today.
• The squad leader is always looking out for us.
• She was the leader of the pack, always setting the pace for the rest of the group.

adjective Showing a generous and kind nature

adverb In a generous or forgiving manner

• The philanthropist magnanimously donated a large sum of money to the charity.
• She magnanimously offered to help her friend move into her new apartment.
• He magnanimously covered the bill for everyone at the bar last night.
• The sun magnanimously shared its warmth with the entire garden.

noun a person who holds moderate views, especially in politics or religion

verb to make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent

adjective average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree

• It is important to maintain a moderate level of exercise to stay healthy.
• I think we should take a more moderate approach to this problem.
• Let's just chill out and take a more moderate stance on this issue.
• She has a moderate amount of patience when dealing with difficult situations.

noun a small quantity or amount of something

adjective relating to a small amount or quantity

• He was only able to gather a modicum of evidence to support his claim.
• She only had a modicum of interest in the topic.
• I only have a modicum of patience left for this nonsense.
• Despite facing numerous obstacles, he managed to hold onto a modicum of hope.

verb to be against or in conflict with something

adjective in a position of being against something or someone

• The committee members were opposed to the new policy proposal.
• I'm opposed to going out tonight, I just want to stay in.
• She's totally opposed to that idea, it's not gonna happen.
• His mind was opposed to the idea, like oil and water.

verb to outsmart or outwit someone by using clever tactics or strategies

• The general was able to outmaneuver the enemy forces with strategic planning.
• She always knows how to outmaneuver her opponents in a game of chess.
• I'm going to outmaneuver those guys and come out on top.
• In order to succeed in the business world, you must be able to outmaneuver your competitors.

noun the term of office of a president

• The presidency is a position of great responsibility and power.
• I heard that the presidency is a tough job to have.
• Man, getting into the presidency is no joke.
• In the game of politics, everyone is fighting to reach the presidency.

verb to claim or declare openly or proudly

• The professor will profess his knowledge on the subject during the lecture.
• She likes to profess her love for him on social media.
• I can't believe he's professing his innocence after we caught him red-handed.
• The artist will profess his emotions through his latest masterpiece.

verb to consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position

• The committee voted to relegate the proposal to the bottom of the agenda.
• I'm afraid they're going to relegate me to the night shift.
• I don't want to be relegated to the bench for the whole game.
• Don't relegate your dreams to the back burner, keep working towards them.

adjective characterized by or using satire, which is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's vices or foolishness

• The author's satirical novel cleverly critiques societal norms and values.
• The satirical cartoon made fun of politicians and their antics.
• That satirical meme was so savage, I couldn't stop laughing.
• His satirical wit cut through the tension in the room like a sharp knife.

verb to be filled with intense but unexpressed anger

adjective intensely angry or resentful

• The CEO was seething with anger after the company's quarterly earnings report was released.
• My mom was seething when she found out I had failed my math test.
• I could see him seething with rage when he found out his ex had moved on.
• The volcano was seething with molten lava ready to erupt at any moment.

verb to provoke or incite strong feelings or reactions

adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, the action of stirring up

• The political debate stirred up a lot of controversy among the citizens.
• The new policy really stirred up a lot of drama in the office.
• The gossip about them really stirred up some trouble in the group chat.
• His speech managed to stir up emotions deep within the audience.

noun a person who asks for something in a respectful way; a petitioner

• The supplicant knelt before the king, begging for mercy.
• The supplicant pleaded with the judge to reduce his sentence.
• The supplicant was down on his knees, begging for a break.
• The artist was a supplicant to the muse, seeking inspiration for his next masterpiece.

noun a seat suspended by ropes or chains, on which someone may sit and swing back and forth

verb move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

• The pendulum began to swing back and forth with perfect precision.
• I love going to the park and swinging on the swings.
• Let's swing by the mall after school and grab some food.
• Her mood can swing from happy to sad in a matter of minutes.

adjective extremely severe or extensive; large or imposing in size or extent

• The government announced swingeing cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt.
• The company is planning some swingeing layoffs next month.
• I heard there's going to be some swingeing changes to the school's dress code.
• His swingeing criticism of the new policy caused quite a stir among his colleagues.

verb to make a formal statement based on personal knowledge or belief; to give evidence in a court of law

• The witness was called to testify in court.
• I had to testify about what I saw at the accident.
• I ain't testifying against my friend, no way.
• The success of the new product will testify to the company's innovative approach.

noun a mark or line indicating a starting point in a race or competition

verb to conform to a particular standard or rule

• It is important for all employees to toe the mark and follow company policies.
• If you want to keep your job, you better toe the mark and do what the boss says.
• The coach told the players to toe the mark and give it their all in the game.
• In order to succeed in life, sometimes you have to toe the mark and push yourself beyond your limits.

noun a person who is the most successful or dominant in a particular field or organization

• In the corporate world, the top dog is the CEO who makes all the major decisions.
• At the office, everyone knows that Sarah is the top dog around here.
• Hey, did you hear? Jake is the new top dog at the skate park.
• In the world of fashion, Chanel is considered the top dog among luxury brands.

adjective describing someone who is quick to react aggressively or violently

adverb modifying the verb 'happy' to describe how the person is happy in a trigger-happy way

• The soldier was labeled as trigger happy after firing his weapon without proper cause.
• Don't be so trigger happy with that paintball gun, you'll run out of ammo quickly.
• The new recruit is a bit trigger happy, always ready to shoot at the slightest movement.
• Her quick temper makes her seem trigger happy in arguments, always ready to escalate the situation.

noun a person who engages in such behavior

verb to antagonize or harass others online for one's own amusement

• The online forum had to implement strict moderation to prevent trolls from disrupting discussions.
• I can't believe that troll keeps posting rude comments on social media.
• That troll is always stirring up drama for attention.
• Ignoring the troll under the bridge is the best way to avoid conflict.

verb To defeat decisively in a competition or conflict

• The team was able to trounce their opponents in the final match, securing their victory.
• We totally trounced them in the game last night, it was epic!
• We trounced those guys so hard, they didn't stand a chance.
• Her confidence trounced any doubts she had about the presentation.

adjective A term used to describe someone who is deceitful or insincere, showing one side of their personality to one person and another side to another person.

• The politician was accused of being two faced, saying one thing in public and another in private.
• I can't trust her, she's so two faced.
• She's such a snake, always acting two faced.
• His two faced nature was like a mask, hiding his true intentions.

adjective not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

• The current economic situation is untenable and requires immediate intervention.
• Living with roommates who never clean up after themselves is just untenable.
• I can't believe you're still dating that guy, it's totally untenable.
• The tension between the two countries has reached an untenable level, threatening to boil over into conflict.

verb to manipulate or obtain through deceit or trickery

• She managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive event.
• He always finds a way to wangle free tickets to concerts.
• I can't believe she wangled her way into the party.
• He tried to wangle a better deal out of the negotiations.

verb to emerge as the victor or be successful in a competition or conflict

• After a long debate, the most logical solution eventually won out.
• I knew my favorite team would win out in the end.
• I bet on my lucky number and it actually won out!
• Despite the challenges, her determination and hard work won out in the end.

noun a noisy or angry argument

verb to argue or dispute angrily

• The team spent hours wrangling over the details of the contract.
• I'm tired of wrangling with my brother over the TV remote.
• Stop wrangling with me, just do what I say!
• She was wrangling with her emotions as she tried to make a decision.

noun A battleground state is a state in which the outcome of an election is uncertain and hotly contested by political parties.

• Ohio is considered a crucial battleground state in the upcoming election.
• Everyone knows that Florida is a key battleground state.
• Pennsylvania is a real nail-biter battleground state.
• In the world of business, New York is often described as a battleground state for competition.

noun A supporter or follower of Jeremy Corbyn, a British politician and former leader of the Labour Party.

• The Corbynite faction within the party is pushing for more progressive policies.
• I heard that Mary is a hardcore Corbynite and won't stop talking about him.
• Those Corbynites are always causing trouble within the party.
• Being a Corbynite is like being part of a political movement that challenges the status quo.

noun A person who is a devoted supporter of former US President Donald Trump, often to an extreme or irrational degree.

• The political commentator criticized the Trumpkin movement for its lack of policy substance.
• I can't believe that Trumpkin supporter actually believes all the conspiracy theories.
• Those Trumpkins are really out of touch with reality.
• The Trumpkin's blind loyalty to their leader is reminiscent of a cult following.

noun a person or thing of small size or importance

adjective small in size or stature

• The little guy in the office always goes above and beyond in his work.
• I always root for the little guy in any competition.
• Don't worry, the little guy will always have your back.
• In the world of politics, it's important to remember the little guy and their needs.

noun a person who questions the birthplace or citizenship of a public figure

• The birther movement spread false claims about President Obama's birthplace.
• I can't believe there are still birthers out there questioning where Obama was born.
• Those birthers are just spreading conspiracy theories.
• Being a birther in today's society is like living in a bubble of misinformation.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'adversarial' describes a relationship characterized by conflict or opposition.

• The legal system is designed to handle adversarial disputes between parties.
• They always seem to have an adversarial relationship with each other.
• Their interactions are so adversarial, it's like watching a cat fight.
• In nature, predators and prey have an adversarial relationship for survival.

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pronoun There is no pronoun form for the word 'againster'.

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• The lawyer argued againster the new legislation in court.
• I'm totally againster going to that party, it's going to be boring.
• She's always so againster everything, she needs to lighten up.
• His heart was againster the idea of leaving his hometown.