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Definition attack ad in American English

attack ad noun

noun
1

a TV or web commercial produced by a political party or candidate, especially during an election, which focuses on criticising a political opponent rather than promoting policies in a positive way

Example

Republican Rob Cornilles, responding to recent Democratic attack ads, argued Monday voters should consider Democrat Suzanne Bonamici's ties to David Wu.

Definition attack ad in American English