character assassination
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When stories like this come out in the news, it can become a character assassination.
From Salon • Oct. 17, 2025
Journalist-turned-MP Sagarika Ghosh questioned the character assassination Chakraborty was subjected to.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025
On Monday Millwall said reporting of the incident "contributed to an unwarranted character assassination" of Roberts.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025
“These allegations are the worst form of character assassination on Lythgoe.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024
Once one of Appalachia’s wealthiest men, Blankenship has spent thousands on lawsuits alleging he has been the victim of defamation and character assassination, all of which have been rejected by courts — including the U.S.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024
