Aspersion(Noun)
/əˈspərZHən/
Definition:
1. An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something: "I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you".
2. a sprinkling with water especially in religious ceremonies
3. a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation <cast aspersions on her integrity>
Whenever campaign season is nigh, aspersions begin piling up in direct proportion to the amount of mudslinging. And that’s no surprise—aspersions are simply another way of describing the slung mud. That is, an aspersion is a verbal attack against a person’s reputation. Typically this word is couched in the apt phrase: “cast aspersions at.” After all, to cast is another way of saying to sling.
The verb form of aspersion is the not so common asperse, which doesn’t get the cool “cast” phrase but simply stands alone in the mud.
Synonyms
slander - calumny - defamation - libel - smear - slur
Example Sentences of Aspersion
1. Friend was right to cast aspersions on the role of the deputy prime minister.
2. aspersion at the upper-crust, middle elite ?
3. Is it right that you should be casting such aspersions on those sitting behind mr trimble?
4. How dare fnbs cast aspersions in respect of the honesty of endeavor?
5. Thanks for his vindications of scotland from the unjust aspersions of certain of the house of commons.
5. Thanks for his vindications of scotland from the unjust aspersions of certain of the house of commons.
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