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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Smearing and mudslinging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smearing" instead a noun "Mudslinging".
Smearing
Smearing noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Mudslinging and smearing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mudslinging" instead a noun "Smearing".
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