Meaning of drag through the mud in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   drag through the mud

   Definitions

   1. speak unfavorably about

   Examples

   • « She badmouthes her husband everywhere »

   Derived terms

   • backbiter
   • calumny
   • defamation
   • defamer
   • hatchet job
   • libeler
   • maligner
   • malignment
   • obloquy
   • slanderer
   • smear
   • traducement
   • traducer
   • vilification
   • vilifier

Browse dictionary

• drag out
• drag one's heels
• drag one's feet
• drag on
• drag through the mud
• drag up
• drain
• drainage
• drainage area