aspersion meaning and definition

ASPERSION noun

Definition of aspersion (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: slur
2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
   • synonyms: calumny, defamation, denigration, slander
3. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
   • synonyms: sprinkling