Aspersion Definition

ə-spûrzhən, -shən
aspersions
noun
aspersions
A false or damaging accusation or insinuation.
Don't cast aspersions on my honesty.
American Heritage
A sprinkling with water, as in baptizing.
Webster's New World
The act of slandering or libeling; defaming.
American Heritage
The act of defaming.
Webster's New World
A sprinkling, especially with holy water.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Aspersion

Noun

Singular:
aspersion
Plural:
aspersions

Origin of Aspersion

  • From Latin aspersio (“sprinkling”).

    From Wiktionary

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