smear tactic

Examples (10)

• The politician was accused of using smear tactics to discredit his opponent.
• Opposing campaigns often resort to smear tactics when they lack substantive arguments.
• It's a common smear tactic to bring up irrelevant personal issues during a debate.
• The media outlet was criticized for engaging in smear tactics against the celebrity.
• Don't fall for their smear tactics; focus on the facts of the case.
• The company denied using smear tactics to damage the reputation of its competitor.
• Vicious smear tactics were employed to undermine public trust in the new policy.
• He warned his team against resorting to smear tactics in the upcoming election.
• The online article was filled with unsubstantiated claims and blatant smear tactics.
• Such underhanded smear tactics are unbecoming of a serious political candidate.