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aspersion

noun

/əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

Meaning

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

He cast an aspersion on her character.

cast aspersions

slander, defamation, smear, accusation, criticism

praise, compliment, approval

cast aspersion, throw aspersion, attack with aspersion

the place where someone or something is

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly