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smear campaign

The correct spelling is smear campaign.

How to pronounce smear campaign

noun

Say it like: Smee-r c-amp-ayn

The correct spelling is smear campaign. An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda. For example: "His opponent said it was all a smear campaign to make him look bad in the eyes of the voters."

Usage Examples

His opponent said it was all a smear campaign to make him look bad in the eyes of the voters.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.

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