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- [hwis-per-ing, wis- kam-peyn]
- /ˈʰwɪs pər ɪŋ, ˈwɪs- kæmˈpeɪn/
- /ˈwɪs.pər kæmˈpeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwis-per-ing, wis- kam-peyn]
- /ˈʰwɪs pər ɪŋ, ˈwɪs- kæmˈpeɪn/
Definitions of whispering campaign words
- noun whispering campaign the organized spreading of insinuations or rumors to destroy the reputation of a person, organization, etc. 1
- noun whispering campaign the organized diffusion by word of mouth of defamatory rumours designed to discredit a person, group, etc 0
- noun whispering campaign the organized dissemination of defamatory rumors by word of mouth, intended to discredit a political candidate, group, cause, etc. 0
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Origin of whispering campaign
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20
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Parts of speech for Whispering campaign
noun
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determiner
exclamation
whispering campaign popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
whispering campaign usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whispering campaign
noun whispering campaign
- blether — blather
- clothesline — A clothesline is a thin rope on which you hang washing so that it can dry.
- dirty laundry — personal or private matters that could cause embarrassment if made public: You didn't have to air our dirty linen to all your friends!
- earful — an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
- gossip — idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others: the endless gossip about Hollywood stars.
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