Aspersion Definition & Meaning
aspersion
- noun
- 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"
- an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
- the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
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- What does aspersion mean?
- 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" an abusive attack on a person's character or good name the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
- What part of speech is aspersion?
- Aspersion is a noun.
- How many definitions does aspersion have?
- Aspersion has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).