whispering campaign
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whispering campaign

noun

Definition of WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

: the systematic dissemination by word of mouth of derogatory rumors or charges especially against a candidate for public office

Examples of WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

  1. He was the target of a whispering campaign started by his political rivals.

First Known Use of WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

1920

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