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How to pronounce “aspersion

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Pronunciation guide for aspersion

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of aspersion with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Spirituality for Sinners (w/ Nadia Bolz-Weber)we bless the bicycles aspersion is like
Definition summary
An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]

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How to pronounce aspersion

Spirituality for Sinners (w/ Nadia Bolz-Weber)

we bless the bicycles aspersion is like

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “aspersion

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
  • (obsolete) A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

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