noun Download 🔗Share An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. Examples : "The politician cast aspersions on his opponent's honesty, claiming he was corrupt. " communication media character society negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sprinkling, especially of holy water. Examples : "The priest performed the ritual, and gentle aspersions of holy water fell upon the baby during the baptism. " ritual religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in plural) slander, calumny Examples : "The gossip spread false aspersions on the teacher's character, claiming she was unfair to students. " communication language statement media law politics society word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading