aspersion in Dutch
aspersion in Dutch is belediging, beschimping, besprenkeling — aspersion means a remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
aspersion in Dutch
belediging
An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
beschimping
An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
besprenkeling
(obsolete) A sprinkling, especially of holy water.
What does "aspersion" mean?
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noun A remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
"Back in 2018, the body representing the water industry was snorting at Gove’s aspersions, declaring hotly that it looked forward to its pet regulator “bringing some sorely needed facts and balance to the debate”."
- noun The act of sprinkling something, especially holy water.
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aspersion in a sentence
- Back in 2018, the body representing the water industry was snorting at Gove’s aspersions, declaring hotly that it looked forward to its pet regulator “bringing some sorely needed facts and balance to the debate”.
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What is "aspersion" in Dutch?
"aspersion" in Dutch is belediging, beschimping, besprenkeling. aspersion means: A remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
Are there other ways to say "aspersion" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "aspersion": belediging, beschimping, besprenkeling.
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