mudslinger
/ˈmʌdˌslɪŋər/
noun
- A person who makes insulting or damaging accusations against an opponent, especially in politics.
- The candidate called his rival a mudslinger after the negative ads aired.
- She refused to become a mudslinger, sticking to the issues instead of personal attacks.
- The debate turned ugly when one mudslinger brought up old rumors.
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