Mudslinger

Pronunciation: /mʌdˌslɪŋər/

Definitions of mudslinger

noun a person who engages in malicious or slanderous attacks or accusations

Example Sentences

A1 A mudslinger is someone who throws mud or dirt.

A2 The political campaign turned ugly when one candidate was labeled a mudslinger by their opponent.

B1 The tabloids are known for their mudslinging tactics in order to sell more copies.

B2 The debate between the two politicians turned into a mudslinging match with accusations flying from both sides.

C1 The journalist was accused of being a mudslinger for publishing unverified information about the celebrity.

C2 The company's reputation was tarnished when one of their executives was exposed as a mudslinger in the industry.

Examples of mudslinger in a Sentence

formal The politician was accused of being a mudslinger by his opponent during the debate.

informal I can't believe that mudslinger is spreading rumors about me!

slang That mudslinger needs to stop talking trash about everyone.

figurative She was known as a mudslinger in the office, always trying to bring others down with gossip.

Grammatical Forms of mudslinger

• past tense: mudslinged
• plural: mudslingers
• comparative: mudslingier
• superlative: mudslingiest
• present tense: mudsling
• future tense: will mudsling
• perfect tense: have mudslinged
• continuous tense: is mudslinging
• singular: mudslinger
• positive degree: mudslinger
• infinitive: to mudsling
• gerund: mudslinging
• participle: mudslinged

Origin and Evolution of mudslinger

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'mudslinger' originated in the United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who engages in smear campaigns or malicious gossip, the term 'mudslinger' has evolved to also refer to individuals who engage in negative or dirty political tactics.