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Aspersion

British pronunciation/ɐspˈɜːʃən/
American pronunciation/əˈspɝʒən/
Aspersion
[NOUN]
1

an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

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2

the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

synonyms : sprinkling
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3

a disparaging remark

synonyms : slur
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Examples
1She casted aspersions on the integrity of her boss.
2He tried to avoid casting aspersions on his political opponents.
3And certainly casts aspersions on Carol Baskin.
4I'm not casting aspersions on folks.
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