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Aspersion Definition & Meaning – 601 Words

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Aspersion definition and meaning from the book, 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam used in real or authentic context for SAT candidates. Improve your listening and reading comprehension with the word, aspersion.

/əˈspəːʃ(ə)n/ (noun)

Aspersion definition

an attack on someone’s reputation, character or fame, slam, slanderous remark, obloquy, calumny, slur, accusation, defamation, denunciation, disparagement, vilification, criticism

Example

Aspersions are the damaging criticisms that imply that a person is not honorable. When you cast aspersions on someone’s integrity, you destroy their reputation.

Source of example: https://thelawdictionary.org/

Antonyms

encomium, praise


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