to cast aspersions on sb's integrity
1cast aspersions — To criticize, slander • • • Main Entry: ↑asperse * * * cast aspersions formal : to say critical things about (someone or someone s character) : to criticize (someone) harshly or unfairly He tried to discuss his political opponents respectfully,… …
2cast — cast1 W3 [ka:st US kæst] v past tense and past participle cast ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1 cast light on/onto something 2 cast doubt(s) on something 3¦(light and shade)¦ 4 cast a shadow/cloud over something 5¦(look)¦ 6 cast an eye on/over something 7 cast a… …
3as·per·sions — /əˈspɚʒənz/ noun cast aspersions formal : to say critical things about (someone or someone s character) : to criticize (someone) harshly or unfairly He tried to discuss his political opponents respectfully, without casting aspersions. usually +… …
4Biblical Criticism (Higher) — Biblical Criticism (Higher) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Biblical Criticism (Higher) Biblical criticism in its fullest comprehension is the examination of the literary origins and historical values of the books composing the Bible, with… …
5libel — 1. noun she sued two newspapers for libel Syn: defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering; aspersions, denigration, vilification, disparagement, derogation, insult, slander,… …
6Grover Cleveland — 22nd and 24th President of the United States …
7aspersion — noun Date: circa 1587 1. a sprinkling with water especially in religious ceremonies 2. a. a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone s reputation < cast aspersions on her integrity > b. the act of making such a charge ; defa …
8impugn — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. question, attack, challenge, call in question, contradict, gainsay, deny, assail, knock*; see also deny , doubt 1 , 2 . See Synonym Study at deny . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) (VOCABULARY WORD) v. [im PYOON] to attack or… …
9aspersion — n. Phrases and idioms: cast aspersions on attack the reputation or integrity of. Etymology: L aspersio (as ASPERSE, ION) …
10Night of the Living Dead — For other uses, see Night of the Living Dead (disambiguation). Night of the Living Dead …
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