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aspersions
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
aspersions
(noun)
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aspersions
/ə
ˈ
spɚʒənz/
noun
aspersions
/ə
ˈ
spɚʒənz/
noun
Learner's definition of ASPERSIONS
cast aspersions
formal
:
to say critical things about someone or someone's character
:
to criticize someone harshly or unfairly
He tried to discuss his political opponents respectfully, without
casting aspersions
.
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He tried to avoid
casting aspersions on
(the motives/integrity of) his political opponents.
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