One student describes how the head of department effectively took sides with his supervisor:» [My supervisor] came into my office and accused me of trying to undermine his status among his colleagues by spreading malicious rumours about him. (sciencemag.org)
Amongst the claims he makes are that ministers «seen as a threat» were undermined and «frequently the the subject of malicious rumours and concerted smear campaigns». (itv.com)
The grievor claimed that the Chair belittled her, criticized her, and spread malicious rumours about her throughout the course of their working relationship. (williamshrlaw.com)