CHARACTER ASSASSINATION Synonyms

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

• the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

• print slanderous statements against

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• slanderous defamation

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

• murder of a public figure by surprise attack

• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

• a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores

• a wash that colors a surface black

• bring (information) out of concealment

• color with blackwash