character assassination
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Chakraborty has also spoken about her ordeal, including how the name-calling and character assassination cost her work and how her family were also hounded.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
“These allegations are the worst form of character assassination on Lythgoe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2024
It's a character assassination worthy of Regina George’s greatest hit.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 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
