asperses Definition
to attack the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
Using asperses: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "asperses" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The politician was quick to asperse his opponent's character.
Example
He aspersed the company's reputation with false accusations.
Example
She felt hurt when her friend aspersed her name in public.
asperses Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with asperses
to criticize or speak ill of someone or something
Example
He cast aspersions on her abilities, but she proved him wrong.
without aspersions on someone's character
without attacking or criticizing someone's reputation or integrity
Example
I want to discuss the issue without casting any aspersions on your character.
Example
Her aspersion of doubt made me second-guess my decision.
Origins of asperses
from Latin 'aspersus', meaning 'sprinkled'
Summary: asperses in Brief
'Asperses' [uh-spur-siz] is a verb that means to attack the reputation or integrity of someone or something. It is often used in formal contexts and can be synonymous with 'slander' or 'defame.' Phrases like 'cast aspersions' and 'without aspersions on someone's character' use 'aspersions' to denote criticism or doubt. 'Aspersion of doubt' refers to a statement or action that causes someone to question or doubt something.
