mudslinging

American  

[muhd-sling-ing] / ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ ɪŋ /

noun

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

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mudslinging British  

/ ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ /

noun

1. casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics

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Other Word Forms

• mudslinger noun

Etymology

Origin of mudslinging

First recorded in 1880–85; mud + sling ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )