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mud·sling·er

(mŭd′slĭng′ər)

One who makes malicious charges and otherwise attempts to discredit an opponent, as in a political campaign.

mud′sling′ing n.

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mudslinging

(ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ)

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics

ˈmudˌslinger n

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mud•sling•ing

(ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ ɪŋ)

n.

efforts to discredit one's opponent by malicious or scandalous attacks.

[1880–85]

mud′sling`er, n.

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mudslinging

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An attempt to destroy someone's reputation:

smear, smear campaign.

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mudslinging

[ˈmʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ] N → injurias fpl
there won't be any mudslinging in this campaign → no habrá ataques personales en esta campaña

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