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aspersions
noun(as-per-sion)
a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
aspersions
noun(as-per-sion)
the act of making such a charge : defamation
aspersions
noun(as-per-sion)
a sprinkling with water especially in religious ceremonies
aspersions
idiom(as-per-sion)
to say harsh critical things about someone or someone's character
aspersions
idiom(as-per-sion)
to criticize (someone or someone's actions or character) harshly or unfairly

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