Aspersion
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Comes from the Latin word "Aspersio," which has a double meaning.
1. A derogatory remark or criticism
2. To asperse, or "sprinkle" holy water.
Comes from the Latin word "Aspersio," which has a double meaning.
1. A derogatory remark or criticism
2. To asperse, or "sprinkle" holy water.
"Don't cast aspersions on my honesty."
Cast aspersion
If you cast aspersion,you try to blacken someone's name and make people think badly of them.
I did not intended to cast aspersion on her character.