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aspersion

/əˈspɜːrʒən/ /æˈspɜːrʒən/

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noun

Клевета, оскорбление

An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….

Examples :

"The gossip spread rumors, casting aspersions on the teacher's integrity. "

Сплетни распространяли слухи, бросая клевету на честность учителя.

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noun

Окропление

A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

Examples :

"The priest concluded the blessing with an aspersion of holy water, lightly sprinkling it over the congregation. "

Священник завершил благословение окроплением святой водой, слегка побрызгав ею на прихожан.

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noun

Клевета, злословие

(in plural) slander, calumny

Examples :

"The gossiping students spread aspersions about the new teacher, claiming she was unfair. "

Сплетничающие ученики распространяли клевету о новой учительнице, утверждая, что она несправедлива.

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