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aspersion

/ə'spɜrʒən/

Synonyms of aspersion Antonyms of aspersion Examples of aspersion Usage of aspersion Parts of aspersion Definition that contains aspersion Words sounding like aspersion Explanation of aspersion

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

type of:
baptism
noun
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
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calumny defamation denigration slander

type of:
attack
noun
a disparaging remark
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"in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"

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slur

type of:
depreciation derogation disparagement

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attack baptism slander defamation slur sprinkling depreciation calumny denigration disparagement asperse derogation ethnic slur