an attacker breaks the connection of a person with others. blackmail, hit on reputation damage. eliminate competitors. lure buyers

accusations adversary affairs assistance attacker attempts baseless betrayal bias blackmail break business client competitor connection customers damage defamation destroys dishonesty economic eliminate enemy envy hit influence instigator interfere interference intervene intrigue leader lure luring meanness opponents opposer people person poaching pressure red relations relationships reputation rival ruin support threat ties