cast aspersions on

phrase

formal

: to criticize (someone or someone's actions or character) harshly or unfairly

He tried to avoid casting aspersions on his political opponents.

She cast aspersions on the integrity of her boss.

Examples of cast aspersions on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During his trial, members of the Black community — including Black women and religious leaders — testified on Tyson’s behalf and a number continued to cast aspersions on Washington after the fact. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022

The Journal editorial board and some senators have cast aspersions on her character, but for very little reason. — Alan S. Blinder, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2022

Superintendent David Perry also cast aspersions on Igoe's account. — Tyler O'Neil, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2022

The president has for months cast aspersions on by-mail votes, which have trended more Democratic as a result. — Taylor Stevens, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Nov. 2020

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