1. to make negative or insulting attacks on someone, especially a political opponent, often using unverified or misleading claims
Usage: informal; often used in political contexts

Examples

• The candidates began to mudsling each other during the debate.
• Instead of discussing policy, the campaign devolved into mudsling.
• Political opponents often mudsling to distract voters from real issues.
• She refused to mudsling her rival, choosing to focus on her own platform.
• The media criticized both candidates for mudsling rather than debating substantively.