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mudslinging

[ muhd-sling-ing ]
/ ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ ɪŋ /
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noun

an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.

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RELATED WORDS

defamation, smear, misrepresentation, disparagement, libel, obloquy, lie, hit, aspersion, dirt, detraction, slime, tale, mud, slam, backbiting, rap, depreciation, scandal, calumny

Nearby words

  1. mudpuppy,
  2. mudra,
  3. mudsill,
  4. mudskipper,
  5. mudslide,
  6. mudspate,
  7. mudspringer,
  8. mudstone,
  9. mudsucker,
  10. mudéjar

Origin of mudslinging

1880–85; mud + slinging
Related formsmud·sling·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for mud-slinging

mudslinging

/ (ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ) /

noun

casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics
Derived Formsmudslinger, noun
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