Aspersion - Definition

n 1: 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" [syn: aspersion, slur]
2: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name [syn:
aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation,
denigration]
3: the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) [syn:
aspersion, sprinkling]