character assassination

• Vorsätzliche und bösartige Verunglimpfung des Rufs einer Person durch die Verbreitung falscher oder diffamierender Informationen über ihren Charakter, oft in der Politik oder im öffentlichen Leben.

A deliberate and malicious attempt to destroy someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging information about their character, often in politics or public life.

1. Deliberate damage to reputationC1formal

   The malicious and intentional attempt to destroy someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging statements.

   Rufmord

   • The politician was a victim of character assassination during the election campaign.
   • Instead of debating the issues, the media engaged in character assassination.
   • He sued the newspaper for character assassination after they published false allegations.