Think of someone literally slinging mud at someone else -- it gives the impression that someone is trying to make someone else look dirty. You usually see this used as a political term, meaning that one candidate is trying to make the other one look bad by accusing them of something.
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Mudslinging
During the recent campaign, both political parties resorted to mudslinging. The Senate floor is no place for mudslinging.
Mudslinging refers to making defamatory remarks to a particular opponent. Calling a fellow rivals a thief or a murder is just but an example.
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An example of mudslinging is when a political candidate spreads false or derogatory information about their opponent to damage their reputation. This can include personal attacks, spreading rumors, or using inflammatory language to discredit the opponent.
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