Synonyms of aspersions

aspersions

noun

plural of aspersion

as in criticisms

an unfair criticism or false accusation meant to damage another's reputation

Let's keep the debate focused on the issues and try to avoid casting aspersions on one another.

I don't mean to cast aspersions on his integrity, but I'm not sure I'd trust him with the money.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticisms
• darts
• attacks
• calumnies
• names
• insinuations
• insults
• imputations
• contempts
• innuendoes
• offences
• slanders
• barbs
• indignities
• outrages
• censures
• libels
• defamations
• innuendos
• sarcasms
• brickbats
• slights
• epithets
• slurs
• affronts
• denunciations
• vilifications
• disdains
• malices
• character assassinations
• disses
• digs
• personalities
• girds
• slaps
• muds
• offenses
• venoms
• dises
• smears
• pokes
• calumniations
• invectives
• vituperations
• put-downs
• blackenings
• cuts
• detractions
• disparagements
• abuses
• scorns
• hatchet jobs
• malignancies
• denigrations
• muck
• spites
• spleens
• malignities
• malevolences
• belittlements
• despites

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• commendations
• acclaim
• praises
• accolades
• respects
• applauses
• honors
• flatteries
• adulations
• reverences
• adorations
• worships
• esteems
• venerations