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cast aspersions on
(redirected from aspersion)

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cast aspersions on someone
to make a rude and insulting remark. I resent your casting aspersions on my brother and his ability! It is rude to cast aspersions on people in general.
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cast aspersions on somebody/something   (formal)
to criticize someone or someone's character His opponents cast aspersions on his patriotism.
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cast aspersions on somebody/something
to say that someone's character or work is bad When the exhibit of his paintings opened, some critics cast aspersions on both his art and character.
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