aspersion English

Meaning aspersion meaning

What does aspersion mean?

aspersion

— noun (= slur) 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

— noun an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

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

Synonyms aspersion synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as aspersion?

aspersion English » English

calumny

slander

denigration

defamation

slur

sprinkling

smear

scandal

insult

detraction

backbiting

vilification

tale-bearing

squirt

spray

smear word

roorback

revilement

reproach

obloquy

misrepresentation

libel Scoff

imputation

hatchet job

disapproval

derogatory

censure

calumniousness

calumniation

brickbat

bad words