Australian English Meaning of aspersion

aspersion

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Definitions and Meaning of aspersion in English

Wordnet

aspersion (n)

a disparaging remark

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

the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

Webster

aspersion (n.)

A sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense.

The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny.

FAQs About the word aspersion

aspersion

a disparaging remark, an abusive attack on a person's character or good name, the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)A sprinkling, as with water or dust,

Slander,censure,contempt,criticism,dart,name,insult,barb,blackening,brickbat

acclaim,applause,commendation,respect,honour,Praise,respect,accolade,adoration,flattery

aspersing => defamatory, asperser => Sprinkler, aspersed => bespattered, asperse => defame, asperous => rough,