aspersions
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ASPERSIONS
cast aspersions
formal
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to say critical things about someone or someone's character
:
to criticize someone harshly or unfairly
— usually + on
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He tried to discuss his political opponents respectfully, without casting aspersions.
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He tried to avoid casting aspersions on (the motives/integrity of) his political opponents.
