aspersions — damaging or disparaging remarks or criticisms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: damaging or disparaging remarks or criticisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈspɜːrʒənz/
Korean meaning: 비방, 중상모략, 험담
Korean pronunciation: 어**스퍼**젼스
Example Sentences
- The politician tried to cast aspersions on his opponent's voting record.
- Don't cast aspersions on my cooking skills just because I burned the toast!
- She refused to dignify the tabloid's aspersions with a response.
aspersions
NOUN//əˈspɜːrʒənz//
damaging or disparaging remarks or criticisms
a group of three coworkers huddle together whispering and pointing toward a fourth person sitting alone. Their faces show sneering expressions as they lean in to share mean comments. The person being talked about sits at a nearby table looking hurt and isolated. Other employees in the break room notice the gossiping and look uncomfortable. damaging or disparaging remarks being made about someone
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aspergere' meaning 'to sprinkle' or 'to scatter.' The word developed from the idea of sprinkling or splashing dirty water on someone to soil their reputation.
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📝Examples
“The politician tried to cast aspersions on his opponent's voting record.”
“Don't cast aspersions on my cooking skills just because I burned the toast!”
“She refused to dignify the tabloid's aspersions with a response.”
“His aspersions about my Netflix choices were totally uncalled for!”
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