Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smear-campaign
noun
/smɪr ˈkæmpeɪn/
Definition
A coordinated effort to damage someone’s reputation through false or misleading information.
Examples
- The politician faced a smear campaign before the election.
- They used social media to launch a smear campaign against their rival.
- Smear campaigns can have serious consequences for the victim’s reputation.
Meaning
A smear campaign involves spreading malicious or defamatory information about a person or organization to tarnish their public image.
Synonyms
- defamation
- character assassination
- discrediting
- campaign of slander
