the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
der Akt, jemanden zu kritisieren, besonders in der Politik, um seinen Ruf zu schädigen
"The debate turned into mud-slinging very quickly."
"Die Debatte verwandelte sich schnell in einen Schlagabtausch von Anschuldigungen."
to avoid someone or something
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
deeply shocked or disturbed
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
living a life that one always desired