noun
aspersion
Aspersion (noun) means a remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
noun
1
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”."
— Marina Hyde, The tide is coming in fast on Rishi Sunak – and it’s full of sewage (2023)
2
The act of sprinkling something, especially holy water.
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Etymology
From Latin aspersiōnem, which comes from aspersiō ('sprinkling').
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Rhymes for aspersion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of aspersion?
"aspersion" (noun) means a remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
What is another word for aspersion?
Other words for "aspersion" include calumny, slur, slander, sprinkling, denigration, defamation.
What is the opposite of aspersion?
The opposite of "aspersion" is adulation.
What are the different meanings of aspersion?
"aspersion" has 2 main meanings: 1. A remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation; 2. The act of sprinkling something, especially holy water.
