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To cast aspersion (or aspersions) on someone is to criticize them harshly or unfairly: aspersion is defined as “a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone’s reputation, or the act of making such a charge.” Aspersion may also refer Read More …
Herald is a verb meaning “to give notice of”; it is synonymous with announce, publicize, and foreshadow. Herald may also mean “to greet especially with enthusiasm.” The appearance of robins heralded the advent of spring. She is being heralded as Read More …
(count) 1 : the base of a column or other tall object the pedestal of a vase/lamp/statue 2 : used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc. Her boyfriend put/placed her on a pedestal. (=thought of Read More …
Fealty is an old-fashioned and somewhat literary word that refers to intense loyalty or fidelity to a person, group, etc. More narrowly, fealty refers to the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to their lord. Authors who inspire such Read More …
(+ object) 1 : to make (something) difficult to understand or know : to make (something) obscure The true history has been obscured by legends about what happened. They accused the company of trying to obscure the fact that the Read More …
Someone described as sanctimonious behaves as though they are morally superior to others. Language or behavior that suggests the same kind of moral superiority can also be described as sanctimonious. While the subject matter was interesting, I found the presenter’s Read More …
