Synonyms

mudslinging

American

[muhd-sling-ing] / ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ ɪŋ /

noun

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

mudslinging British

/ ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ /

noun

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. )

Example Sentences

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Mudslinging started almost as soon as the hostile all-stock, no-premium bid was announced on Monday.

From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2019

"Mudslinging" in the Labour leadership contest should stop, a Welsh supporter of left-winger Jeremy Corbyn has said.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2015

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