aspersion
Meaning
a damaging or derogatory remark; slander (অবমাননা, নিন্দা)
Pronunciation
অ্যাসপর্শন (ā'spārṣon)
Synonyms
slur, insult, calumny, defamation, malicious gossip, slander, backbiting, denigration
Synonyms
He faced a slur on his character.
Her comment was an insult to his intelligence.
The politician was the victim of calumny.
Defamation laws protect individuals from false statements.
The town was rife with malicious gossip.
He filed a lawsuit for slander against the newspaper.
Backbiting is common in competitive workplaces.
Denigration of other cultures is harmful.
Antonyms
He received praise for his hard work.
She gave him a compliment on his presentation.
Her idea received approval from the board.
The product received celebrity endorsement.
His commendation was well-deserved.
Her flattery was transparent.
His support was crucial to the project.
She made a strong recommendation for him.
Phrases
It's unfair to cast aspersions on his character.
He likes to throw aspersions at his opponents.
Do not speak ill of anyone.
He tends to badmouth anyone who disagrees with him.
She’s always trying to put down others.