| 单词 | mudslinger |
| 释义 | mudslinger (once / 622069 pages) n A mudslinger is a person who tries to damage someone's reputation with accusations or insults. Mudslingers are always kept busy during political campaigns. If you spread rumors or gossip about another person, whether they are true or false, you are a mudslinger. The terms mudslinger and mudslinging began as "dirt throwing," probably from the Latin saying, "Throw plenty of dirt and some of it will be sure to stick." Some time in the late 1800s, this changed to mud-throwing, mud-gunning, and what was ultimately the term to stick, mudslinging. WORD FAMILYmudslinger: mudslingers USAGE EXAMPLESIt is unfortunate that Hillary Clinton would be associated with such a professional mudslinger.” Washington Post(Jan 22, 2016) It is worse that she would hire a mudslinger like David Brock. The Guardian(Jan 22, 2016) Whomever was chosen would have their name and legacy dragged through the mud in order to further the mudslingers opposite choice for this honor. Seattle Times(Jul 01, 2014) n one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage) Syn|Hyper muckraker depreciator, detractor, disparager, knocker one who disparages or belittles the worth of something |
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