Smear campaign
A smear campaign, also referred to as a smear tactic or simply a smear, is an effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda. It makes use of discrediting tactics. It can be applied to individuals or groups. Common targets are public officials, politicians, heads of state, political candidates, activists, celebrities (especially those who are involved in politics), and ex-spouses. The term also applies in other contexts, such as the workplace. The term smear campaign became popular around the year 1936.
Smear campaign - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Effort to damage someone's reputation For the Napalm Death album, see Smear Campaign (album) . For the cover of "Elected" under the name "Mr Bean & Smear Campaign", see Elected (song) § Covers . Part of the Politics series Political campaigning Finance Grassroots fundraising Management Opposition research Consultation Message Advertising Canvassing Retail politics Election promise Get out the vote Gevald campaign Lawn signs Post-truth politics Text messaging Negative campaigning Attack ad Fearmongering Push poll S
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