aspersions
IPA /əˈspɜːʃnz/
Critical remarks that suggest someone is dishonest or has a bad character.
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I was upset by the aspersions he cast on my motives.
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IPA /əˈspɜːʃnz/
Critical remarks that suggest someone is dishonest or has a bad character.
I was upset by the aspersions he cast on my motives.
IPA /ˈdaɪətraɪb/
A lengthy, angry speech or piece of writing that attacks someone or something.
What began as a restaurant review turned into a diatribe against modern cooking.
IPA /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/
An expression or feeling of blame and disappointment directed at someone because of something they have done wrong.
There was reproach in her voice when she mentioned my broken promise.
IPA /ˈsenʃə(r)/
Strong criticism that expresses serious disapproval of someone's behaviour, especially when it comes from an official group or authority.
The club faced public censure after leaving its shared garden neglected.
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