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View usage for: aspersion in British English (əˈspɜːʃən) noun1. a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on)) 3. rare the act of sprinkling, esp of water in baptism aspersion in American English (əˈspɜrʒən; əˈspɜrʃən) noun1. Rare a sprinkling with water, as in baptizing 3. a damaging or disparaging remark; slander; innuendo Word origin L aspersio: see asperse Synonyms of 'aspersion'slander, abuse, smear, censure More Synonyms of aspersion He has flatly denied casting aspersions on the star's character. Synonyms character assassination obloquy detraction traducement Additional synonymsDefinition insulting comments A group of people started to heckle and shout abuse. Synonyms insults, blame, slights, curses, cursing, put-downs, libel, censure, reproach, scolding, defamation, indignities, offence, tirade, derision, slander, rudeness, vilification, invective, swear words, opprobrium, insolence, upbraiding, aspersions, character assassination, disparagement, vituperation, castigation, contumely, revilement, traducement, calumniation Definition a false or malicious statement He alleges that he was the victim of calumny and dirty tricks. Synonyms slander, abuse, insult, smear, libel, stigma, defamation, misrepresentation, lying, vilification, denigration, backbiting, derogation, vituperation, obloquy, aspersion, evil-speaking, detraction, revilement, calumniation Definition severe disapproval It is a controversial policy which has attracted international censure. Synonyms disapproval, criticism, blame, condemnation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, dressing down (informal), stick (slang), stricture, reproof, sideswipe, castigation, obloquy, remonstrance, reprehension - asleep
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