No praises (anag) — disparaging comment (9)

I believe the answer is:

aspersion

(Other definitions for aspersion that I've seen before include "Attack on the character" , "reflection" , "No praises (anag) - disparaging remark" , "Cast this slur" , "Slander" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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