Assassination refers to the act of intentionally killing someone, specifically a prominent or influential person, usually for political or ideological reasons. Full definition
And your character assassination of others to somehow attempt to make yourself look more spiritual most certainly does not give you some sort of moral high ground. (nakedpastor.com)
A law to curb these acts of violence was put in place, not to target the whole population but those engaged in assassination attempts. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
Then she launched a character assassination of the seller's husband fit for a political campaign. (realtormag.realtor.org)