Aspersing
Aspersing noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: she has refused to take part in the mean-spirited aspersing in which so many political candidates indulge
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- smear and aspersing
- smear and aspersion
- criticism and aspersing
- criticism and aspersion
- disdain and aspersing
- disdain and aspersion
- abuse and aspersing
- abuse and aspersion
- contempt and aspersing
- contempt and aspersion
- slur and aspersing
- slur and aspersion
- innuendo and aspersing
- innuendo and aspersion
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