character assassination

• Tentativa deliberada e maliciosa de destruir a reputação de alguém espalhando informações falsas ou difamatórias sobre seu caráter, frequentemente na política ou na vida pública.

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.

   Assassinato de caráter

   • 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.