borking
/ˈbɔrkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of systematically obstructing or defeating a candidate or nominee through intense public criticism or political opposition.
- Many saw the campaign as a clear case of borking rather than fair debate.
- The borking of the Supreme Court nominee lasted for weeks in the media.
- The senator accused the committee of engaging in borking to block the appointment.
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