noun
- the practice of making malicious or scandalous attacks on an opponent, especially in politics
Usage: informal
Examples
- The election campaign quickly devolved into mudslinging between the candidates.
- Voters grew tired of the constant mudslinging and wanted to hear about real issues.
- The debate moderator tried to prevent mudslinging by focusing on policy questions.
- Political mudslinging often backfires and hurts both candidates.
- She refused to engage in mudslinging despite her opponent’s attacks.
- The newspaper criticized the mudslinging tactics used in the mayoral race.