Associations to the word «Aspersion»

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.

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).