the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name 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 unkind remark or an unfair judgment (aspersio , from aspergere, from ad- + spargere )
\uh-SPUR-zhuhn; -shuhn\, noun: 1 A damaging or derogatory remark; slander 2 The act of defaming or slandering 3 A sprinkling with water, especially in religious ceremonies
The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny
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"