Aspersions

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an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

“His frequent absences left his dogs alone for hours, and many cast aspersions on his neglectful dog ownership.”

Source: Dictionary.com

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set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions.

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relating to or characteristic of a particular variety.

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shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.

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capable of producing offspring or vegetation; fruitful.

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relating to or characterized by a devotion to pleasure and luxury.

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to hold and state as one’s opinion.

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