(of an argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.
"vicious ad hominem attacks"
Explanation:
ADVERB
in a way that is directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.
"these points come from some of our best information sources, who realize they'll be attacked ad hominem"
in a way that relates to or is associated with a particular person.
"the office was created ad hominem for Fenton"
The way that is directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining is known as ad hominem.