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MUDSLINGING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word mudslinging. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word mudslinging. (close relations)

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calumny
nounn
noun

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

defamation
nounn
noun

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

derogation
nounn
noun

• a communication that belittles somebody or something

• (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law

libel
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

• the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

verb

• print slanderous statements against

slander
verb, nounv, n
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

smear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

vilification
nounn
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

slandering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

traducing
verbv
verb

• speak unfavorably about

character assassination
nounn
noun

• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

Alternatives for CALUMNY

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