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character assassination

idiom

A malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.


Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    build character

    To improve a person's character by developing personality traits such as resilience or responsibility.

  2. 02

    in character

    Consistent with one's personality, or the typical behavior one is known for.

  3. 03

    main character

    A person who becomes a focal point of discussion on a social media platform (particularly Twitter).

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