Maligning
Maligning noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Mudslinging and maligning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mudslinging" instead a noun "Maligning".
Mudslinging
Mudslinging noun - The use of personal attacks or insults in order to undermine an opponent.
Usage example: the ceaseless mudslinging merely convinced voters that neither candidate was worth voting for
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Synonyms for Mudslinging
Maligning and mudslinging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maligning" instead a noun "Mudslinging".
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Related pairs
- insulting and maligning
- insulting and mudslinging
- disparaging and maligning
- disparaging and mudslinging
- abusive and maligning
- abusive and mudslinging
- smear and maligning
- smear and mudslinging
- abuse and maligning
- abuse and mudslinging
- slanderous and maligning
- slanderous and mudslinging
- defamatory and maligning
- defamatory and mudslinging
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