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philippize
intransitive verb,
often capitalized
phil·ip·pize
\ˈfiləˌpīz\
Definition of philippize
-ed/-ing/-s
: to speak in support of a cause under the influence of a bribe
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Origin and Etymology of philippize
Greek Philippizein to be on Philip's side, from Philippos Philip (of Macedon) + -izein -ize
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