noun
- people who make malicious or scandalous attacks on others, especially in politics
Usage: informal; often used in political contexts
Examples
- The debate turned ugly when both candidates became mudslingers.
- Political mudslingers often focus on personal attacks rather than policy issues.
- The media criticized the mudslingers for their negative campaign tactics.
- She refused to hire mudslingers for her campaign staff.
- The election was dominated by mudslingers from both parties.
- Voters grew tired of the mudslingers and their constant accusations.