Synonyms:
aspersion, sprinkling
Meaning: the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
Synonyms:
aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigration
Meaning: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Synonyms:
aspersion, slur
Meaning: 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"