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
Vilification and mudslinging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vilification" instead a noun "Mudslinging".
Vilification
Vilification noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Mudslinging and vilification are semantically related. You can use "Mudslinging" instead a noun "Vilification".
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Related pairs
- lie and mudslinging
- lie and vilification
- smear and mudslinging
- smear and vilification
- abuse and mudslinging
- abuse and vilification
- contumely and mudslinging
- contumely and vilification
- slander and mudslinging
- slander and vilification
- libel and mudslinging
- libel and vilification
- aspersion and mudslinging
- aspersion and vilification
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