(idiomatic) A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.

(US, idiomatic) A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.

plural of smear campaign

(historical) The method of conducting the struggle of the Irish tenants against the landlords, organised by the National League in 1886, its officers collecting what they considered a fair rent, and offering it to the landlord, and where he refused to accept it spending it on the support of the persons evicted.

An organised effort by individuals or their parties to persuade voters to vote for them in an election.

A pin used during an election as political advertising for (or against) a candidate or political party.

Alternative spelling of rumor campaign

Alternative form of whisper campaign

Alternative form of precampaign

(idiomatic) An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.