Dictionary Check: aspersion

"aspersion" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

a disparaging remark

Example: "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"
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noun

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

noun

the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

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