Libelous and Mudslinging

Libelous

Libelous adjective - Causing or intended to cause unjust injury to a person's good name.

Mudslinging and libelous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mudslinging" instead an adjective "Libelous".

Mudslinging

Mudslinging noun - The use of personal attacks or insults in order to undermine an opponent.
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Libelous and mudslinging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libelous" instead an adjective "Mudslinging".
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