aspersion
n. a remark that discarges, maligns, or slanders another
hit,slam,libel
kindness, mildness, flattery
kindness, mildness, flattery
Bob's rival said an aspersion against him when it was time to vote.
After the girl was dumped by her boyfriend, she said an aspersion about him that ruined his life.
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