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aspersion Definition

as·per·sion (ə spʉr′z̸hən, -s̸hən)

noun

  1. Now Rare a sprinkling with water, as in baptizing
  2. the act of defaming
  3. a damaging or disparaging remark; slander; innuendo

Etymology: L aspersio: see asperse

aspersion Synonyms

aspersion

n.

detraction, defamation, calumny, slur; see accusation 2, lie 1.

aspersion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cast: Friend was right to cast aspersions on the role of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Preposition: at

  • upper-crust: You want to pretend that you're trying to help the downtrodden minorities by casting aspersion at the upper-crust, middle elite ( ?

Adjective modifier

  • such: Is it right that you should be casting such aspersions on those sitting behind Mr Trimble?
  • unjust: Thanks for his vindications of Scotland from the unjust aspersions of certain of the House of Commons.

Noun used with modifier

  • cast: How dare FNBs cast aspersions in respect of the honesty of Endeavor?