aspersion — an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈspɜːrʒən/
Example Sentences
- The CEO refused to dignify the baseless aspersions with a response.
- Her ex-boyfriend's aspersions about her cooking were completely unfair - she only burned the kitchen down twice!
- The journalist was sued for casting aspersions on the company's financial practices.
aspersion
NOUN[/əˈspɜːrʒən/]
an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
The rival senator cast aspersions on the consul's honor before the entire forum.
A spurs ion attack on reputation - that's aspersion!
Deep immersion leads to aspersion's dispersion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aspersio' meaning 'spraying' or 'sprinkling,' derived from 'aspergere' (to sprinkle or scatter). The term evolved metaphorically to mean scattering damaging remarks about someone's reputation.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + spargere (scatter/sprinkle) + -ion (noun suffix) = aspersion (a scattering of damaging remarks)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO refused to dignify the baseless aspersions with a response.”
“Her ex-boyfriend's aspersions about her cooking were completely unfair - she only burned the kitchen down twice!”
“The journalist was sued for casting aspersions on the company's financial practices.”
“Despite numerous aspersions from critics, the movie became a box office hit.”
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