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Definitions

character assassination

NOUN
attack someone's reputation
Synonyms
WEAK
ad hominem blackening dirty politics dirty pool dirty tricks hatchet job muckraking mudslinging name-calling personal attack slanderous attack smear smear campaign

Example Sentences

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Lawyers acting for Dean's mother have said the document appears to be a "character assassination" of both him and his family, to keep Pierce beyond reproach.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

But while Knox’s character assassination dominated the news, Americans didn’t hear much about Guede.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

Weeks the Drake-inspired “Not Like Us,” a character assassination you can really dance to, sat atop the Billboard Hot 100.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

The family's statement also said: "The character assassination of Erik and Lyle, who are our nephews and cousins, under the guise of a 'story telling narrative', is repulsive."

From BBC • Sep. 27, 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