Word of the Day: ASPERSION

Slander or criticism

aspersion (noun) - a criticism, charge, or attack on reputation or character [uh-spur-zhuhn]

BREAKDOWN: A- (to) + SPER- (spread) + -SION (act or state)

• asperse means to attack or slander; to splatter or sprinkle

See also: diaspora

“A spirit of freedom governs our conduct; not only in public affairs, but also in managing the small tensions of everyday life, where we show no animosity at our neighbor's choice of pleasures, nor cast aspersions that may hurt even if they do not harm.” ―Pericles