hatchet job

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === hatchet job (plural hatchet jobs) A journalistic or other treatment which portrays its subject in a very unfavorable manner; a work of criticism which aims to destroy a reputation. Synonyms: slam piece, hit piece, traducement, calumny, calumniation, obloquy, defamation Antonym: puff piece An action or a program which imposes deep reductions in expenditure. ==== Related terms ==== ==== See also ====