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Aspersion
01
a damaging remark or false statement about someone's character or reputation
02
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
03
a negative or critical remark toward someone or something
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.
During the election campaign, the rival candidates were constantly casting aspersions on each other's integrity.
The politician's opponents cast aspersions on her character, questioning her integrity and honesty.
