1. damaging or derogatory remarks or criticisms
Usage: plural form; typically used in the phrase ‘cast aspersions’

Examples

• The politician refused to cast aspersions on his opponent’s character.
• She was hurt by the aspersions cast on her professional abilities.
• The newspaper article contained unfair aspersions about the company’s practices.
• He denied casting any aspersions on her reputation.
• The coach warned players not to cast aspersions on the referee’s decisions.
• Despite the aspersions thrown at him, he maintained his dignity.