whispering campaign

/ˌwɪspərɪŋ kæmˌpeɪn/
/ˌhwɪspərɪŋ kæmˌpeɪn/
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Definitions of whispering campaign
  1. noun
    the organized dissemination of derogatory rumors designed to discredit a candidate
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    type of:
    campaigning, candidacy, candidature, electioneering, political campaign
    the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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