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aspersions
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a belittling comment directed at someone or something
- He made an aspersion about her cooking skills.
- A single aspersion from the critic upset the young author.
- She muttered an aspersion regarding his punctuality.
- The manager's aspersion about the report's quality was harsh but brief.
- His aspersion on their fashion choices was meant as a joke.
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the act of damaging a person's character or reputation
- The editorial cast aspersions on the mayor's honesty.
- His constant aspersions damaged her reputation at work.
- They launched aspersions against the committee's integrity.
- Political campaigns often involve aspersions to sway voters.
- Journalists avoided aspersions that could lead to lawsuits.
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the ceremonial sprinkling of water during baptism
- The priest performed an aspersion on the infant.
- During the ceremony, an aspersion was made over each child.
- The ritual began with a brief aspersion.
- The congregation watched the aspersion attentively.
- An aspersion of holy water marked the start of the service.
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