1. definition: a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism the act of slandering; vilification; defamation the act of slandering; vilification; defamation

2. pronunciation: uh- spur -zhuh n

3. synonyms: defamation defamation invective invective calumny calumny slander slander abuse abuse

4. Politicians are often criticized for casting aspersions at their opponents.

5. Their vehement aspersions were hurtful and could not be ignored.

6. Many critics have cast aspersions at Vladimir Putin for Russia’s takeover of Crimea.

7. The playful name calling of youth is replaced by painful aspersions as children grow up.

8. We should all think before we cast aspersions at others.

9. Being the victim of slanderous aspersions is as painful as walking on barbed wire.

10. Casting aspersions at others can create huge rifts that are difficult to navigate.

11. Teenagers often feel the consequences of their peers’ aspersions on social media.