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Definition of 'aspersion'

Word Frequency

aspersion in British

(əˈspɜːʃən )
noun
1. 
a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
2. 
the act of defaming
3. rare
the act of sprinkling, esp of water in baptism
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Word Frequency

aspersion in American

(əˈspɜrʒən ; əspʉrˈzhən; əˈspɜrʃən ; əspʉrˈshən)
noun
1.  Rare
a sprinkling with water, as in baptizing
2. 
the act of defaming
3. 
a damaging or disparaging remark; slander; innuendo
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Word origin of 'aspersion'
L aspersio: see asperse

Synonyms of 'aspersion'

slander, abuse, smear, censure
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Trends of 'aspersion'

Used Rarely. aspersion is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'aspersion'

  • asperity
  • aspermia
  • asperse
  • aspersion
  • aspersions
  • aspersoir
  • aspersoria

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