Thomas threw one aspersion after another at Michael. From LearnThat.org.
In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
For in no way can their '' aspersion '' be considered baptism. From Wordnik.com. [orrologion] Reference
Thought it cast some kind of aspersion on dear Eric's clinical judgement, I suppose. ". From Wordnik.com. [She Closed Her Eyes] Reference
We are cleaning their revered names from aspersion. From Wordnik.com. [Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War] Reference
These are legitimate issues, not casting aspersion on him. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 21, 2009] Reference
The pretended ground of this aspersion is false and frivolous. From Wordnik.com. [The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London] Reference
But bitterly he resented any aspersion from the long-suffering. From Wordnik.com. [The Fortieth Door] Reference
"I shall treat the aspersion with silent contempt," laughed Miss. From Wordnik.com. [Queensland Cousins] Reference
Now, that is an aspersion upon Lobengula and Samory in particular. From Wordnik.com. [Khartoum Campaign, 1898 or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan] Reference
Now for wiping off this black aspersion, consider two things, viz: I. From Wordnik.com. [The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London] Reference
The whole speech was a mixture of inane drivel and reckless aspersion. From Wordnik.com. [McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908.] Reference
'Oh! oh!' said Maciek, who seemed to feel this remark as an aspersion. From Wordnik.com. [Selected Polish Tales] Reference
The general malice, rejoicing in aspersion of a noble name, would not see it. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858] Reference
He's made a very serious proposal, and I'm not casting aspersion on his plan. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 24, 2007] Reference
And just because it occurred in Sarah Palin's backyard is no aspersion on her. From Wordnik.com. [Robert J. Elisberg: Sarah Palin's Small Town Values] Reference
Mzimela's attempt to cast an aspersion on their names, reputation and integrity. From Wordnik.com. [PROVOCATIVE AND RACIST ATTACK ON CARL NIEHAUS] Reference
The ANC does not cast any aspersion on the presiding officers of the appeal trial. From Wordnik.com. [ANC ON ACQUITTAL AT SHOBASHOBANE TRIAL] Reference
This is the first I've heard of any aspersion that could be cast upon this appointment. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 9, 2002] Reference
ZAHN: And I don't mean to cast aspersion on them, but is that a pretty obvious strategy?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 22, 2003] Reference
In these democratic days, it is as well to resist any undue aspersion on the upper classes. From Wordnik.com. [The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent] Reference
This aspersion on Tims's reasoning powers had to be resented and the resentment to be soothed. From Wordnik.com. [The Invader A Novel] Reference
To pass any aspersion on the bibulous propensities of a tenant of mine named Flaherty would be impossible. From Wordnik.com. [The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent] Reference
Anyway, prove it to us this summer and there is no one who will be gladder than I to take back the aspersion. From Wordnik.com. [Wild Wings A Romance of Youth] Reference
Five years ago their marriage had caused a stir among the social set, with the usual slurs cast in aspersion. From Wordnik.com. [Purchased By The Billionaire]
One of them was objected to by the court as too dictatorial in tone and as casting an aspersion on parliament. From Wordnik.com. [London and the Kingdom - Volume II] Reference
"Not a bit of it!" retorted the old sailor indignantly, up in arms at once at the slightest aspersion on his hero's fame. From Wordnik.com. [Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel] Reference
All the injurious charges brought against them, will appear to be injurious, and they will he cleared of every aspersion. From Wordnik.com. [Sermons on Various Important Subjects] Reference
The same school probably, if a racial aspersion were epithetically cast, would have stamped it down immediately, zero tolerance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 19, 2002] Reference
Then she took the rod of aspersion, and dipped the tuft in the blood and sprinkled the Cranes with it, and uttered an invocation. From Wordnik.com. [The King Must Die]
I don't know if I am more insulted by the aspersion cast on my ability to turn an insulting phrase in English, or by the lie itself. From Wordnik.com. [Blake Fleetwood: Exclusive: NYT Columnist Faces Civil and Criminal Charges, But New Law May Get Him Off The Hook] Reference
Not Ground Zero sacred space, but on the space that says in America we cast a grave aspersion when we call others intolerant or racist. From Wordnik.com. [Donna Marsh O'Connor: Through Pain and Sacrifice, the American Promise Will Be Fulfilled] Reference
But a worthier, if contradictory, origin is assigned for her enthusiasm when she replies to the foul aspersion of her taunting captors. From Wordnik.com. [The Superstitions of Witchcraft] Reference
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