Synonyms of aspersion

aspersion

noun

as in criticism

an unfair criticism or false accusation meant to damage another's reputation

Let's keep the debate focused on the issues and try to avoid casting aspersions on one another.

I don't mean to cast aspersions on his integrity, but I'm not sure I'd trust him with the money.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticism
• dart
• attack
• calumny
• name
• censure
• insinuation
• insult
• contempt
• malice
• imputation
• slur
• innuendo
• barb
• defamation
• brickbat
• libel
• affront
• sarcasm
• epithet
• slight
• outrage
• disdain
• indignity
• slander
• vilification
• denunciation
• maligning
• defaming
• traducing
• libeling
• blackening
• smearing
• vilifying
• venom
• aspersing
• offence
• libelling
• dis
• diss
• slap
• gird
• personality
• mud
• calumniation
• smear
• vituperation
• character assassination
• offense
• detraction
• poke
• backbiting
• invective
• scorn
• disparagement
• put-down
• dig
• abuse
• belittlement
• hatchet job
• denigration
• cut
• spitefulness
• maliciousness
• malevolence
• spite
• malignity
• hatefulness
• muck
• meanness
• viciousness
• malignancy
• nastiness
• spleen
• despite
• cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• commendation
• acclaim
• applause
• respect
• esteem
• honor
• flattery
• adulation
• adoration
• reverence
• accolade
• worship
• veneration

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• praise
• commendation
• acclaim
• applause
• respect
• esteem
• honor
• flattery
• adulation
• adoration
• reverence
• accolade
• worship
• veneration

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