Aspersions

Aspersions, (plural noun), are damaging remarks, criticisms, or insinuations, typically about someone's reputation or character. They are often made maliciously or unfairly and are designed to cast doubt or discredit a person or thing. aspersions can take many forms, including rumors, accusations, and subtle attacks on a person's integrity, often leading to negative perceptions and damaging consequences, potentially leading to social ostracism or professional harm, and undermining trust. The intent behind aspersions is frequently to lower another's standing.

Aspersions meaning with examples

• The newspaper's exposé contained a series of aspersions, subtly hinting at the CEO's involvement in unethical business practices, despite a lack of concrete evidence. This damaging rhetoric hurt the company’s share prices.
• Political rivals frequently hurl aspersions at each other during campaigns, making unsubstantiated claims to sway voters and undermine their opponent's credibility. These mudslinging attacks do damage.
• When the celebrity's past was suddenly brought up, with aspersions cast on her personal life, it caused a wave of public scrutiny and severely damaged her brand image, and caused much negativity.
• Despite the scientist’s meticulous research, her findings were met with aspersions from skeptical colleagues who questioned her methods and integrity, damaging her standing.
• The anonymous online comments section was filled with aspersions directed at the whistleblower, attempting to discredit her motives and silence her voice, and causing extreme distress.