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Vocabulary Entry
aspersion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
Example Sentences
"The politician faced an aspersion from his opponents during the debate."
"She dismissed the aspersions about her character as unfounded rumors."
"Casting aspersions on his work only motivated him to prove them wrong."
V
verb
To attack someone’s reputation or to speak derogatorily about them.
Example Sentences
"The writer aspersions her rival by questioning his qualifications."
"He was careful not to aspersion his colleagues in the meeting."
"The documentary aspersions the scientist's findings, leading to controversy."