character assassination
Example Sentences
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But while Knox’s character assassination dominated the news, Americans didn’t hear much about Guede.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025
Gjert, who has accused his sons of a "perfect character assassination", was always of a simple belief.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
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
The “lopsided” result, he said, would erase key context and was “actually a form of character assassination by the prosecution.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 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
