aspersion

Noun
  1. A disparaging remark (synset 106731387)
    "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"
    is a type of: depreciation, derogation, disparagement - a communication that belittles somebody or something
    subtypes: ethnic slur - a slur on someone's race or language
    same as: slur
  2. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name (synset 101222825)
    is a type of: attack - strong criticism
    same as: calumny, defamation, denigration, slander
  3. The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) (synset 101040293)
    is a type of: baptism - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
    same as: sprinkling

Other Searches