Summary


English

Detailed Synonyms for aspersion in English

aspersion:

aspersion [the ~] noun

  1. the aspersion
    – the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) 1
    the sprinkling; the aspersion
    – the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) 1
  2. the aspersion
    – an abusive attack on a person's character or good name 1
    the slander; the defamation; the calumny; the denigration; the aspersion
    – an abusive attack on a person's character or good name 1
  3. the aspersion
    – a disparaging remark 1
    the aspersion; the slur
    – a disparaging remark 1
    • aspersion [the ~] noun
      • in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion1
    • slur [the ~] noun
      • it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility1

Alternate Synonyms for "aspersion":


Related Definitions for "aspersion":

  1. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)1
  2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name1
  3. a disparaging remark1
    • in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion1