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Aspersion
01
a damaging remark or false statement about someone's character or reputation
Example
She was hurt by the aspersions made against her professional capabilities.
Politicians should address issues rather than casting aspersions on their opponents.
The tabloid 's aspersion about the actress was baseless and created just for sensationalism.
02
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
03
a negative or critical remark toward someone or something
Example
The politician 's opponents cast aspersions on her character, questioning her integrity and honesty.
The critic 's aspersions on the artist 's work were seen as an attack on his reputation.
The comedian 's jokes about the politician were meant to be humorous, but some people took them as aspersions on his character.
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asperse
asperse
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aspersion
Noun
Example
She was hurt by the aspersions made against her professional capabilities.
Politicians should address issues rather than casting aspersions on their opponents.
The tabloid's aspersion about the actress was baseless and created just for sensationalism.
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