mudslinging

[muhd-sling-ing]

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noun

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

Origin of mudslinging

1880–85; mud + slinging

Related formsmud·sling·er, noun

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Related Words for mud-slinging

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

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Contemporary Examples of mud-slinging

He talks about his latest film, the broad political satire ‘The Campaign,’ mud-slinging, Sarah Palin, and more.
Director Jay Roach Sticks With Politics in New Will Ferrell Film ‘The Campaign’
Marlow Stern
August 10, 2012

Historical Examples of mud-slinging

Then they dragged themselves up on the bank and started what looked like a cartoon of a mud-slinging campaign.
Sube Cane
Edward Bellamy Partridge

British Dictionary definitions for mud-slinging

mudslinging

noun

casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics

Derived Formsmudslinger, noun

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