Aspersing and Innuendo

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

Innuendo and aspersing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Innuendo" instead a noun "Aspersing".

Innuendo

Innuendo noun - A slyly or subtly derogatory remark.
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Aspersing and innuendo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aspersing" instead a noun "Innuendo".
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