Aspersion

[ə'spɜːʃ(ə)n] or [ə'spɝʒən]

Definition

(noun.) the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare).

(noun.) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name.

(noun.) 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'.

Inputed by Henrietta--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense.

(n.) The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny.

Editor: Vince

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Calumny, detraction, slander, defamation, abuse, vituperation, obloquy, reproach, scandal, backbiting, reviling, gainsaying, traducing.

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