Mudslinging

Pronunciation: /mʌdˌslɪŋɪŋ/

Definitions of mudslinging

noun the act of making malicious or slanderous statements about someone

Example Sentences

A1 Mudslinging is when people say mean things about each other.

A2 Politicians often engage in mudslinging during election campaigns.

B1 The mudslinging between the two rival companies has escalated in recent weeks.

B2 The media coverage of the mudslinging between the two candidates has been intense.

C1 The public is tired of the constant mudslinging in politics and wants to see more focus on policy issues.

C2 The mudslinging in the debate reached a fever pitch as both candidates traded personal attacks.

Examples of mudslinging in a Sentence

formal The political debate was marred by constant mudslinging between the candidates.

informal I can't stand all the mudslinging going on in this election.

slang The mudslinging between those two is getting out of hand.

figurative The gossip magazines are known for their mudslinging tactics towards celebrities.

Grammatical Forms of mudslinging

• past tense: mudslinged
• plural: mudslingings
• comparative: more mudslinging
• superlative: most mudslinging
• present tense: mudsling
• future tense: will mudsling
• perfect tense: have mudslinged
• continuous tense: is mudslinging
• singular: mudsling
• positive degree: mudslinging
• infinitive: to mudsling
• gerund: mudslinging
• participle: mudslinged

Origin and Evolution of mudslinging

First Known Use: 1766 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'mudslinging' originated from the practice of throwing mud or dirt at someone as a form of attack or insult.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mudslinging' has evolved to refer to making malicious or damaging statements about someone in order to harm their reputation.