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Aspersion
01
a belittling comment directed at someone or something
Examples
He made an aspersion about her cooking skills.
A single aspersion from the critic upset the young author.
02
the act of damaging a person's character or reputation
Examples
The editorial cast aspersions on the mayor's honesty.
His constant aspersions damaged her reputation at work.
03
the ceremonial sprinkling of water during baptism
DatedExamples
The priest performed an aspersion on the infant.
During the ceremony, an aspersion was made over each child.
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