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cast aspersions on
cast aspersions on someone
to make a rude and insulting remark. I resent your casting aspersions on my brother and his ability! It is rude to cast aspersions on people in general.
cast aspersions on somebody/something
to say that someone's character or work is bad When the exhibit of his paintings opened, some critics cast aspersions on both his art and character.
cast aspersions on somebody/something
(formal) to criticize someone or someone's character His opponents cast aspersions on his patriotism.