Character Assassination refers to a deliberate and sustained effort to damage someone's reputation through false accusations, rumors, or manipulation of fact.
Rumors are unverified pieces of information passed informally within networks of people, often resulting in widespread dissemination and impactful consequences.
Originally a naval term for water cooler gossip, scuttlebutt has since evolved to mean rumors and informal chatter in everyday usage.
Exploring the concept of the Grapevine, an unofficial network through which rumors and information are spread.
