mudslinging
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ɪŋ noun
an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.
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mudslinging (ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics | |
| 'mudslinger | |
| —n | |
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Mudslinging
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Example sentences
Given the mudslinging that is widely expected from all sides, this is a tenuous proposition.
We all know the level of dissatisfaction with the present leadership, and to engage in mudslinging would serve no purpose.
We've lost some sanity in this mix of political mudslinging.
The mudslinging begins as the candidates argue about patriotism.
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