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whispering campaign

Definition: A coordinated effort to spread rumors or gossip about a person, organization, or idea in a discreet or secretive manner.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a

Usage: When a political candidate is running for office, their opponents might engage in a whispering campaign to tarnish their image.

Sense: b

Usage: A company might initiate a whispering campaign to discredit a rival brand and gain a competitive advantage.

Sample Sentence 1: The whispering campaign against the popular actor had a detrimental effect on his career, causing a significant decline in his fan base.

Sample Sentence 2: The organization was engaged in a malicious whispering campaign, spreading false accusations to undermine the reputation of its competitor.

Sample Sentence 3: The student council candidate fell victim to a whispering campaign initiated by jealous peers aiming to ruin his chances of winning the election.

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