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aspersion::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | sprinkling |
| Type of | baptism |
aspersion::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | calumny, defamation, denigration, slander |
| Type of | attack |
| Derivation | asperse |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | slur |
| Type of | depreciation, derogation, disparagement |
| Has types | ethnic slur |
| Derivation | asperse |
in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion.
Examples of aspersion
aspersion
Will owes an apology to Clinton and to his readers for this malicious aspersion.
From the washingtonpost.com
One must understand that Pakistan's aspersion is based on historical happenings.
From the guardian.co.uk
The Judge, however, concluded that not one word of aspersion on a man's character had been suggested.
From the en.wikipedia.org
So why do we waste our breath in day-one aspersion or praise when it's going to be a new Google Music down the line?
From the techcrunch.com
In refuting such an aspersion made by Rep.
From the latimes.com
The latest report, which was more complicated than most, was met with skepticism, even aspersion, from some corners.
From the latimes.com
I apologize for any aspersion.
From the theatlantic.com
The fonts of many Christian denominations are intended for baptisms using a non-immersion method, such as aspersion or affusion.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Some conditions expressly do not affect validity-for example, whether submersion, immersion, affusion or aspersion is used.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A disparaging remark; "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"
- An abusive attack on a person's character or good name
- The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
- Aspersion (la. aspergere/aspersio), in a religious context, is the act of sprinkling with water, especially holy water. Aspersion is a method used in baptism as an alternative to immersion or affusion. The word is formed of the Latin aspergere, 'to sprinkle', of ad, 'to', and spargo, 'I scatter'.
- (Aspersed) (As-per'-sed) Strewn or powdered with a number of small charges. {See SEME.]
- The process of using water sprinklers to protect budding vines from late-spring frosts. The sprinklers are turned on just as temperatures dip below freezing, forming a protective barrier of ice that shields young vine buds from colder temperatures.
- (a SPER zhun) noun 1. Slander, a calumnious report or remark. 2. The act of defaming or slandering.
- A damaging or disparaging remark.
- Denigration (an insult)
