ETYM Latin aspersio, from aspergere: cf. French aspersion.
1. A disparaging remark; SYN. slur.
2. The act of defaming; SYN. calumny, slander, defamation.
3. The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare); SYN. sprinkling.
ETYM Latin aspersio, from aspergere: cf. French aspersion.
1. A disparaging remark; SYN. slur.
2. The act of defaming; SYN. calumny, slander, defamation.
3. The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare); SYN. sprinkling.