Associations to the word «Aspersion»
Noun
Adverb
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Wiktionary
ASPERSION, noun. An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
ASPERSION, noun. (obsolete) A sprinkling of holy water.
Dictionary definition
ASPERSION, 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".
ASPERSION, noun. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
ASPERSION, noun. The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare).
Wise words
Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow,
the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.