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mudslinging
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Mudslinging
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mud·sling·ing
/
ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ
ɪŋ
/
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[
muhd
-sling-ing
]
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noun
an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.
Origin:
1880–85;
mud
+
slinging
Related forms
mud·sling·er,
noun
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mudslinging
(ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ)
—
n
casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics
'mudslinger
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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mudslinging
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proposition.
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mudslinging
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