hatchetjob

Example:After the CEO made a controversial speech, her critics launched a spreading hatchetjob against her in the media.

Definition:An effort to maliciously spread damaging information about someone.

Example:As a form of hatchetjob revenge, the ousted executive maliciously leaked confidential company information to the press.

Definition:Retaliatory malicious actions intended to damage an individual's career or reputation.

Example:The former colleagues who were once close engage in a hatchetjob over social media, spreading rumors about each other's past.

Definition:To engage in malicious gossip or personal attacks aimed at damaging another person's reputation.