ASPERSION Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

aspersion

noun

as in criticism

an unfair criticism or false accusation meant to damage another's reputation Let's keep the debate focused on the issues and try to avoid casting aspersions on one another. I don't mean to cast aspersions on his integrity, but I'm not sure I'd trust him with the money.

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Recent Examples of aspersion This potential smoking gun could be a destabilizing and demoralizing blow for many members of the Indigenous community, who in the past 12 months also have seen aspersions cast on the heritage of high-profile figures including Sacheen Littlefeather and independent film producer Heather Rae. —

Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2023 Each apologized profusely, but qualified it with vicious aspersions on the other. —

John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023 Klimek: There's some aspersions about men with facial hair there. —

Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 July 2023 Not to cast any aspersions at any other demographic, but there’s been a very severe misrepresentation on stages, not just gender-wise, but color-, every-identity-wise. —

Stephanie Clifford, ELLE, 8 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for aspersion

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In contrast, toxic conflict involves criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling—patterns that can lead to emotional disconnection and resentment, Scevoli said.

— Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Among those who lost their jobs were members of the civic integrity group, which was known to be outspoken in its criticism of Zuckerberg’s leadership.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025