aspersion. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

aspersion

SYLLABICATION:	as·per·sion
PRONUNCIATION:	-spûrzhn, -shn
NOUN:	1a. An unfavorable or damaging remark; slander: Don't cast aspersions on my honesty. b. The act of defaming or slandering. 2. A sprinkling, especially with holy water.


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