mudslinging

Phonetic Respelling: [ muhd-sling-ing ]

Definition:

n. an attempt to discredit one's competitor or opponent by malicious or scandalous attacks

Sentence:

The public was tired of the mudslinging in the campaign. Spelled as one word.

More example sentences:

The public was tired of the mudslinging in the campaign. Spelled as one word.

Hear it

Synonyms:

smear campaign; character assassination; defamation

Antonyms:

compliments