Muckraking and Mudslinging

Muckraking

Muckraking noun - The exposure of scandal (especially about public figures).

Mudslinging and muckraking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mudslinging" instead the word "Muckraking" as a noun or an adjective.

Mudslinging

Mudslinging noun - The use of personal attacks or insults in order to undermine an opponent.
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Muckraking and mudslinging are semantically related. You can use "Muckraking" instead the word "Mudslinging" as a noun or an adjective.
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