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aspersion in Czech

aspersion in Czech is očernění, křivé obvinění — aspersion means a remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.

aspersion in Czech

očernění
noun
An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
křivé obvinění
noun
(obsolete) A sprinkling, especially of holy water.
očernění
noun
(obsolete) A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

What does "aspersion" mean?

  1. noun A remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
    "Back in 2018, the body representing the water industry was snorting at Gove’s aspersions, declaring hotly that it looked forward to its pet regulator “bringing some sorely needed facts and balance to the debate”."
  2. noun The act of sprinkling something, especially holy water.
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aspersion in a sentence

  • Back in 2018, the body representing the water industry was snorting at Gove’s aspersions, declaring hotly that it looked forward to its pet regulator “bringing some sorely needed facts and balance to the debate”.

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What is "aspersion" in Czech?
"aspersion" in Czech is očernění, křivé obvinění. aspersion means: A remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
Are there other ways to say "aspersion" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "aspersion": očernění, křivé obvinění.
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