ALL meanings of aspersion
as·per·sion
A a - noun aspersion a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on)) 3
- noun aspersion the act of defaming 3
- noun aspersion the act of sprinkling, esp of water in baptism 3
- noun aspersion a sprinkling with water, as in baptizing 3
- noun aspersion a damaging or disparaging remark; slander; innuendo 3
- noun aspersion slanderous remark 1
- noun aspersion a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander: casting aspersions on a campaign rival. 1
- noun aspersion the act of slandering; vilification; defamation; calumniation; derogation: Such vehement aspersions cannot be ignored. 1
- noun aspersion the act of sprinkling, as in baptism. 1
- noun aspersion Archaic. a shower or spray. 1
- noun aspersion An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. 1
- noun aspersion An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. 0
- noun aspersion (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A sprinkling of holy water. 0