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as·per·sion  (-spûrzhn, -shn)
n.
1.
a. An unfavorable or damaging remark; slander: Don't cast aspersions on my honesty.
b. The act of defaming or slandering.
2. A sprinkling, especially with holy water.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
aspersion [əˈspɜːʃən]
n
1. a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
2. the act of defaming
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Rare the act of sprinkling, esp of water in baptism
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
as•per•sion (əˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən)

n.
1. a damaging or derogatory remark: casting aspersions on a rival.
2. the act of slandering; defamation; calumniation.
3. the act of sprinkling with water, as in baptism.
[1545–55; (< Middle French) < Latin]
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Thesaurus Legend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun 1. aspersion - 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"
slur
derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
ethnic slur - a slur on someone's race or language
2. aspersion - an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
calumny, defamation, denigration, slander
attack - strong criticism; "he published an unexpected attack on my work"
3. aspersion - the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
sprinkling
baptism - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
aspersion
noun slander, abuse, smear, censure, slur, reproach, defamation, vilification, denigration, calumny, character assassination, disparagement, vituperation, obloquy, detraction, traducement He has flatly denied casting aspersions on the star's character.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
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