例文（１級）：aspersion，stratagem

She casted aspersions on his character in order to undermine his
reputation, but he saw through her stratagem and was able to protect
himself. (彼女は彼の評判を傷つけるために彼の品 character
を中傷したが、彼は彼女の策略を見抜き、自分を守ることができた。)

aspersion： 中傷、非難
stratagem： 策略、戦略