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
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Examples of whispering campaign in a Sentence
He was the target of a whispering campaign started by his political rivals.
1920
First Known Use of whispering campaign
1920
WHISPERING CAMPAIGN Defined for English Language Learners
whispering campaign
noun
Definition of whispering campaign for English Language Learners
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: an effort to spread rumors about someone in order to hurt that person's reputation
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