swiftboating

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noun

The act of attacking or discrediting a public figure or political candidate using relentless, often unfair, misleading, or unsubstantiated allegations.

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Meanings

nounswiftboating (uncountable)

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  1. USderogatoryuncountablegovernmentThe act of attacking or discrediting a public figure or political candidate using relentless, often unfair, misleading, or unsubstantiated allegations.
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of swiftboat

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
character assassination
Cite this entry
APA

swiftboating. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swiftboating

MLA

“swiftboating.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swiftboating. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “swiftboating,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swiftboating.

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