aspersion

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aspersion Definition

• (n) a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man''s sensitivity to any slur on his virility"
• (n) an abusive attack on a person''s character or good name
• (n) the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

aspersion Synonyms

• aspersion
• calumny
• defamation
• denigration
• slander
• slur
• sprinkling