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July 29, 2024

Word of the Day: Aspersion

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Word of the Day
: July 29, 2024

\uh-SPER-zhun\ noun

What It Means

To cast aspersion (or aspersions) on someone is to criticize them harshly or unfairly: aspersion is defined as "a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation, or the act of making such a charge." Aspersion may also refer to a sprinkling with water, especially in religious ceremonies.

// Melissa believed that Roger had unjustly cast aspersions on the quality of her research.

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