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- [muhd-sling-ing]
- /ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhd-sling-ing]
- /ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ ɪŋ/
Definitions of mudslinging word
- noun mudslinging an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks. 1
- noun mudslinging The use of insults and accusations, especially unjust ones, with the aim of damaging the reputation of an opponent. 1
- noun mudslinging attacking sb's reputation 1
- uncountable noun mudslinging If you accuse someone of mudslinging, you are accusing them of making insulting, unfair, and damaging remarks about their opponents. 0
- noun mudslinging casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp in politics 0
- noun mudslinging the practice of making unscrupulous, malicious attacks against an opponent, as in a political campaign 0
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Origin of mudslinging
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; mud + slinging
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Parts of speech for Mudslinging
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mudslinging popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mudslinging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mudslinging
noun mudslinging
- character assassination — A character assassination is a deliberate attempt to destroy someone's reputation, especially by criticizing them in an unfair and dishonest way when they are not present.
- defamation — Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
- slander — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
- smear campaign — a campaign to tarnish the reputation of a public figure, especially by vilification or innuendo.
- backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
Antonyms for mudslinging
noun mudslinging
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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