Vocabulary Spotlight
Aspersion
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: बदनामी (badnaami) – The act of casting doubt or damaging someone’s reputation.
Pronunciation
[uh-spur-zhuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Defamation – निंदा (ninda)
Related Words
Accusation – आरोप (aarop)
Word Origin
“Aspersion” Latin shabd “aspersio” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to sprinkle”. Pahle yeh religious context mein paani chhidakne ke liye use hota tha, lekin ab iska matlab badnami ya ilzaam lagana hota hai.
– “Aspersion” comes from the Latin word “aspersio”, meaning “to sprinkle”. Initially used in a religious context for sprinkling water, it evolved to mean casting doubt or slandering someone.
Word Family
Noun: Aspersion – बदनामी (badnaami)
Adjective: Aspersive – बदनाम करनेवाला (badnaam karnewala)
Usage Examples
1. Usne mere character par aspersion cast kiya.
– He cast aspersions on my character.
2. Public figures par aksar aspersions lagti hain unke actions ke wajah se.
– Public figures are often subjected to aspersions due to their actions.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein, aspersions lagana yani bina pramaan ke kisi ki image ko kharab karna, aksar politics aur media mein dekha jata hai. Iska prabhav vyakti aur parivaar par bhi ho sakta hai.
In Context
Aajkal aspersions ko allegations ke roop mein media aur social media par bahut use kiya jata hai, jahan log bina jaane, doosron par ilzaam lagate hain jo unki reputation ko bigaad sakte hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aspersion” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aspersion” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?