Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whisper-campaign

noun

/ˈwɪspər ˈkeɪmpeɪn/

Definition

A whisper campaign is a covert effort to spread rumors or false information about someone or something to tarnish their reputation.

Examples

During the election, the opposing party initiated a whisper campaign to spread doubts about the candidate’s integrity.
She found herself the target of a whisper campaign that questioned her qualifications for the job.

Meaning

The term implies a calculated strategy where individuals, often in a position of influence, quietly promote negative information in order to manipulate public perception without being openly confrontational.