mudslinging
[ muhd-sling-ing ]
/ ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ ɪŋ /
noun
an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.
Origin of mudslinging
1880–85;
mud +
slinging
OTHER WORDS FROM mudslinging
mud·sling·er, nounWords nearby mudslinging
mudpuppy,
mudra,
mudsill,
mudskipper,
mudslide,
mudslinging,
mudspate,
mudspringer,
mudstone,
mudsucker,
mudéjar
Example sentences from the Web for mud-slinging
He talks about his latest film, the broad political satire ‘The Campaign,’ mud-slinging, Sarah Palin, and more.
Director Jay Roach Sticks With Politics in New Will Ferrell Film ‘The Campaign’ |Marlow Stern |August 10, 2012 |DAILY BEASTThen they dragged themselves up on the bank and started what looked like a cartoon of a mud-slinging campaign.
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British Dictionary definitions for mud-slinging
mudslinging
/ (ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ) /
noun
casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics