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   As·per·sion

   /əˈspərZHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something: "I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the sprinkling of water, especially at baptism): from Latin aspersio(n-), from aspergere (see asperse).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryASPERSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ASPERSION meaning: 1. a criticism, suggestion, or remark that damages another person's reputation: 2. to criticize or…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › aspersionAspersion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   type of: depreciation, derogation, disparagement. a communication that belittles somebody or something. noun. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. synonyms: calumny, defamation, denigration, slander. see more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASPERSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander. casting aspersions on a campaign rival. 2. the act of slandering; vilification; defamation; calumniation; derogation. Such vehement aspersions cannot be ignored. 3. the act of sprinkling, as in baptism. 4. archaic.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › aspersionAspersion - definition of aspersion by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. A false or damaging accusation or insinuation: Don't cast aspersions on my honesty. b. The act of slandering or libeling; defaming. 2. A sprinkling, especially with holy water. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › asperseASPERSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object) , as·persed, as·pers·ing. to attack with false, malicious, and damaging charges or insinuations; slander. Synonyms: traduce, abuse, malign. to sprinkle; bespatter.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › aspersionaspersion | meaning of aspersion in Longman Dictionary of...

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   aspersion meaning, definition, what is aspersion: an unkind remark or an unfair judgment: Learn more.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › asperseAsperse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ASPERSE is sprinkle; especially : to sprinkle with holy water. How to use asperse in a sentence. Asperse Has Latin Roots Synonym Discussion of Asperse.