asperˈsion noun

1. Calumny
2. Slander
3. A shower or spray (Shakespeare)
4. Sprinkling with holy water (RC)

aspersˈive adjective

aspersoir /äs-per-swär/ noun (French)

An aspergill

aspersōˈrium /-ri-əm/ noun (Latin)

A holy-water vessel

aspersˈory adjective (rare)

1. Tending to asperse
2. Defamatory

1. An aspergill
2. An aspersorium

cast aspersions

To criticize, slander