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desdoro — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aspersion noun An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
  • blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  • dishonour noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).

Senses

desdoro is used for these senses in English:

  • aspersion An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
  • blot (by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
  • dishonour Shame or disgrace.

aspersion — full definition

  1. noun An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
  2. noun A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

blot — full definition

  1. noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  2. noun Something that damages a reputation; a disgrace.
  3. verb To soak up excess liquid, especially with absorbent paper.
  4. verb To stain or mark with a coloured substance.

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