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mudslinging

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mud⋅sling⋅ing

  [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:
mudslinger, noun
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mud·sling·er   (mŭd'slĭng'ər)   
n.  One who makes malicious charges and otherwise attempts to discredit an opponent, as in a political campaign.
mud'sling'ing n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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