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
- disdain and aspersing
- disdain and contempt
- abuse and aspersing
- abuse and contempt
- scorn and aspersing
- scorn and contempt
- aspersion and aspersing
- aspersion and contempt
- disparagement and aspersing
- disparagement and contempt
- malice and aspersing
- malice and contempt
- spite and aspersing
- spite and contempt
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