Term
ASPERSION
(cast aspersions) |
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Definition
Definition:
a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism
Synonyms
1. censure, reproach.
Example:
Don't cast apersions on my honesty |
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Definition:
to scold harshly
Synonyms:
abuse, villify, scold, rebuke, reprimand
Example:
he berated them in public |
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Definition
Definition:
a false statement made to injure another's reputation
Synonyms:
insult, vilification, libel
Example:
his speech was considered a columny of the administration
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Term
CASTIGATE
(castigate others) |
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Definition
Definition:
to criticize or reprimand severely
Synonyms:
scold, reprove, chasten
Example:
do not castigate others for what they are doing wrong, instead show them ways to improve |
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Decr-i
Definition:
to condemn openly
Synonyms:
belittle, disparage, discredit
Example:
Marx decried the way the rich control everything
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Term
Defamation
(newspaper clipping) |
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Definition
Definition:
a false accusation of an offense
Synonyms:
columny, aspersion
Example:
she sued the magazine for defamation of character |
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