Aspersion Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Aspersion

Meaning 1 : the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

    Synonyms : sprinkling
Meaning 2 : an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

    Synonyms : calumny,  defamation,  denigration,  slander
Meaning 3 : a disparaging remark

    Example : in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion

    Synonyms : slur