cast aspersions on (redirected from aspersion)

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.

See also: cast

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cast aspersions on somebody/something   (formal)

to criticize someone or someone's character His opponents cast aspersions on his patriotism.

See also: cast

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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.

See also: cast