smear campaign

smear cam·paign

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [smeer kam-peyn]
- /smɪər kæmˈpeɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [smeer kam-peyn]
- /smɪər kæmˈpeɪn/

Definitions of smear campaign words

noun smear campaign a campaign to tarnish the reputation of a public figure, especially by vilification or innuendo. 1
noun smear campaign propaganda against sb 1
noun smear campaign a deliberate attack on somebody, by spreading an untrue and unpleasant rumour about them, or by making an accusation intended to damage their reputation 0

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Parts of speech for Smear campaign

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smear campaign popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

smear campaign usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for smear campaign

noun smear campaign

ad hominem — directed against a person rather than against his arguments
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.
detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
muckraking — to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics.
mudslinging — an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.

All 6 Synonyms of smear campaign

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