Character Assassination

verb to damage the reputation of someone by making false statements about them

• It is illegal to defame someone's character through false accusations.
• Don't defame others with rumors and gossip.
• She's always trying to defame people to make herself look better.
• His actions defame the reputation of the entire organization.

noun a person who spreads false and damaging statements about someone

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• The slanderer was brought to court for spreading false information about the company.
• I heard that Sarah is a real slanderer, always talking behind people's backs.
• Don't listen to that slanderer, they're just trying to stir up drama.
• The whispering wind carried the words of the slanderer, poisoning the air with lies.