character assassination

Noun

Meaning

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

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All MLAs wanted the chief minister to order a strict crackdown on fake IDs on social media defaming Punjab and indulging in character assassination of MLAs and the state government. Source: Internet

Accordingly, the musician and songwriter was the victim of a stream of vituperation and character assassination from virtually every quarter of the mainstream media, which remains in full cry. Source: Internet

Cicero's oratorical skill is shown in his character assassination of Verres and various other techniques of persuasion used on the jury. Source: Internet

Despite Saks' and the prosecution's claim that Ryder would be treated no differently than any other shoplifting suspect, Geragos said they had practiced character assassination before, during and after the trial. Source: Internet

It pretty much turns into a character assassination, with the prosecution smearing the defendant really badly. Source: Internet

Hatcher is a well-respected citizen in Bowling Green, and people who attack his character for simply presenting his interpretation of Lee’s life are engaging in character assassination. Source: Internet

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