Whispering Campaign (Noun)
Meaning
The organized dissemination of derogatory rumors designed to discredit a candidate.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The opposing party launched a whispering campaign against the incumbent, spreading false rumors about their personal life to sway voters.
- A whispering campaign was waged against the candidate, accusing them of financial impropriety, despite a lack of concrete evidence.
- The politician's opponents engaged in a whispering campaign, whispering to reporters and voters that they were unfit for office due to a past scandal.
- A whispering campaign was conducted against the candidate, leaking false information to the press about their stance on a key issue.
- The rival campaign resorted to a whispering campaign, spreading baseless claims about the candidate's business dealings in an effort to tarnish their reputation.