Aspersion Definition
ə-spûrzhən, -shən
aspersions
noun
aspersions
A false or damaging accusation or insinuation.
Don't cast aspersions on my honesty.
American Heritage
A sprinkling with water, as in baptizing.
Webster's New World
The act of slandering or libeling; defaming.
American Heritage
The act of defaming.
Webster's New World
A sprinkling, especially with holy water.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Aspersion
Noun
Singular:
aspersion
Plural:
aspersionsOrigin of Aspersion
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From Latin aspersio (“sprinkling”).
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