Idiom: Poison-Pen Letter
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A missive which is malicious, insulting, and/or defamatory toward a person, organization, or point of view, especially one which is unsigned.
Example Sentences
1
She received a poison-pen letter accusing her of stealing office supplies.
2
The famous author was devastated when she received a poison-pen letter criticizing her latest book.
3
The politician's reputation was tarnished after a poison-pen letter was anonymously mailed to the local newspaper.
4
I can't believe someone would go to the trouble of writing a poison-pen letter just to spread rumors.
5
A poison-pen letter was left on her desk, causing her a great deal of distress.
