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.

"Don't cast aspersions on my honesty."

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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.

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