1. aspersion, slur

a disparaging remark

Example Sentences:
'in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion'
'it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility'

Synonyms

• slur

2. aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration, slander

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

Synonyms

• calumny
• defamation
• denigration
• slander

3. aspersion, sprinkling

the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

Synonyms

• sprinkling