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Meaning of aspersion
The primary meaning of the word "aspersion" is a false or misleading statement about someone or something.
Etymology of aspersion
The word "aspersion" comes from the Latin "aspersio", meaning "a sprinkling" or "a scattering", which is derived from "aspirare", meaning "to sprinkle" or "to scatter"
Historically, the word "aspersion" was used to describe the act of sprinkling or scattering something, such as holy water or dust, but it later took on the figurative meaning of casting a damaging or disparaging statement about someone or something
Synonyms
slander
libel
defamation
calumny
vilification
denigration
disparagement
belittling
demeaning
debasement
degradation
abuse
insult
affront
slight
offense
reproach
censure
condemnation
criticism
denunciation
disapproval
disrepute
infamy
notoriety
obloquy
scandal
shame
stigma
tarnish
smear
blot
blemish
stain
taint
Definitions
- A false or misleading statement about someone or something, typically one that is damaging to their reputation
- * The act of casting a false or misleading statement about someone or something
Usage Examples
- The politician sued the newspaper for casting aspersions on her character
- * The company's reputation was damaged by the aspersions cast by the competitor
- * The teacher tried to clear her name after false aspersions were made about her professional conduct