mudslinging
/ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ/
noun
- The act of making insulting or damaging accusations against someone, especially in a political campaign.
- Voters grew tired of the mudslinging and demanded a focus on real issues.
- Mudslinging often backfires, making the attacker look worse than the target.
- The election was marked by constant mudslinging between the two parties.
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adjective
- Involving or characterized by insulting or damaging accusations.
- The debate descended into a mudslinging match with no real discussion of policy.
- The mudslinging campaign ads turned off many moderate voters.
- His mudslinging remarks during the interview were widely criticized.