Aspersion (Noun)
Meaning 1
An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare).
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.