cast aspersions on someone/something

Related to word: cast

Pharse

Definition (criticism)

  1. To make critical and often damaging remarks or judgments about someone or something.

    • Despite the overwhelming evidence, he tried to cast aspersions on the witness's testimony.

    • In a heated election, candidates often cast aspersions on each other's character.

    • She shouldn't cast aspersions on someone else’s integrity without any proof.