drum-beating
- adjective
- /ˈdrʌmˌbiːtɪŋ/
- This is a drum-beating campaign!
Examples
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Some critics disliked the drum-beating advertisements for the new product launch.
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The drum-beating campaign overshadowed more thoughtful discussions about the issue.
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The candidate's drum-beating speeches drew large crowds to every event.
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The drum-beating for the new park has generated a lot of interest.
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The candidates used drum-beating tactics to rally support during the election campaign.
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He engaged in drum-beating for the charity event, ensuring everyone knew how important it was.
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The organization’s drum-beating efforts helped increase awareness about climate change.
Synonyms
Organized work to help a person or group win an election
To promote something with exaggerated, flashy advertising to get attention
A steady public demand for change or action
Strong public support for a person, idea, or policy that ignores problems
To campaign strongly for a cause over a long time
A series of energetic political speeches in different places to gain support
To promote something loudly and with exaggeration to get attention
Enthusiastic promotion of an idea or product to gain supporters
An activity where politicians travel and give speeches to win votes
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Etymology
Drum-beating as an adjective comes from the image of someone 'beating the drum' to make a strong beat so everyone notices an idea or event. So, a drum-beating speech or campaign is one that loudly 'promotes' or 'publicizes' something.