Synonyms for mudslinging
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Casting aspersions with intent to discredit.
The mudslinging didn't help expand the media coverage of the issues; all that was reported was the mudslingings.
Forms
- Plural
- mudslingings → smears…
Example sentences
- smear Will I be tested for chlamydia during my smear test?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mudslinging | rising | |
| smear | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- smear1