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smear word

/smɪə wɜːd/

Traducción: Término despectivo u ofensivo utilizado para calumniar, humillar o atacar el carácter o la reputación de alguien, a menudo en un contexto político o personal.

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/smɪə wɜːd/C1formalpolitical
  • esTérmino despectivo u ofensivo utilizado para calumniar, humillar o atacar el carácter o la reputación de alguien, a menudo en un contexto político o personal.

A derogatory or insulting term used to defame, disparage, or attack someone's character or reputation, often in political or personal contexts.

  1. Defamatory termC1informal

    A word or phrase used to damage someone's reputation by associating them with something negative.

    esTérmino difamatorio

    • The politician used a smear word to discredit his opponent.
    • Calling someone a 'traitor' is often used as a smear word in political debates.
    • She was hurt by the smear words spread about her in the office.