What is the word for making ruthless and unfair charges against political opponents, like McCarthy in the '50s

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2007-06-06 14:50:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

McCarthyism, he actually added a word to the dictionary. Although it is technically answering an accusation with another accusation as a cover.

2007-06-06 14:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Slander.
False accusations (although he got some right).
In politics: Business as usual

2007-06-06 22:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"Smear" is always a good one too

2007-06-07 00:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by Artemis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋