Idiom: Character Assassination
Meanings
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A malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.
Example Sentences
1
The political ad was a clear case of character assassination, attacking the candidate's personal life instead of discussing their policies.
2
The media's relentless character assassination of the celebrity caused her reputation to plummet.
3
The newspaper article was filled with character assassination, spreading rumors about the CEO without any evidence.
4
The smear campaign against the whistleblower amounted to character assassination, trying to discredit their credibility.
5
Some politicians resort to character assassination to tarnish their opponent's image during elections.
