aspersion

noun
UK: /əˈspɜː.ʃən/
US: /əˈspɝː.ʒən/

  1. A false or misleading remark that harms someone's reputation.

    1. Don't cast aspersion on my hard work, I deserve respect for it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article cast aspersions on her character, which was uncalled for in the end. [ ] [ ]

  2. An unfavorable or damaging remark or judgment.

    1. I didn't mean to cast aspersion on your family name. [ ] [ ]
    2. His aspersion about my cooking skills was completely unwarranted in my opinion. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

slander slur insinuation defamation calumny

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aspersion" in English means: A false or misleading remark that harms someone's reputation., An unfavorable or damaging remark or judgment..

The phonetic transcription of "aspersion" is /əˈspɜː.ʃən/ in British English and /əˈspɝː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aspersion": slander, slur, insinuation, defamation, calumny.

Example usage of "aspersion": "Don't cast aspersion on my hard work, I deserve respect for it.". More examples on the page.