Aspersion and Lessening

Aspersion

Aspersion noun - A disparaging remark.

Lessening and aspersion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessening" instead a noun "Aspersion".

Nearby Word: aspersed

Lessening

Lessening noun - A change downward.
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Synonyms for Lessening

Aspersion and lessening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aspersion" instead a noun "Lessening".

Nearby Words: lessen, lessened, less
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