2007-01-21 08:01:05 · 13 answers · asked by AVR 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Aspersion was used on the baby during the christening.
Aspersion is defined as defaming or slandering or a sprinkling of water. (for whoever gave me a thumbs down)
latin asperio- to scatter, to sprinkle, to spew
2007-01-21 08:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Ndpndnt 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Aspersion In A Sentence
2016-12-12 16:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define Aspersion
2016-10-06 07:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't cast aspersions on my good character.
First definition of aspersion is a negative remark or slander.
2007-01-21 08:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by gg_6225 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dictionary
aspersion |əˈspər zh ən|
noun (usu. aspersions)
an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something : I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you.
ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting the sprinkling of water, esp. at baptism): from Latin aspersio(n-), from aspergere (see asperse ).
Thesaurus
aspersions
PHRASES cast aspersions on: "In saying this, I do not mean to cast aspersions on Senator Scofield."
vilify, disparage, denigrate, defame, run down, impugn, belittle, criticize, condemn, decry, denounce, pillory; malign, slander, libel, discredit; informal pull apart, throw mud at, knock, badmouth, dis.
2007-01-21 08:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paparazzi are known for casting aspersions on the character of many celebrities.
2007-01-21 08:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such vehement aspersions cannot be ignored. This is where aspersion means the act of slandering.
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2007-01-21 08:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I need a sentence using the word "ASPERSION "?
2015-08-10 10:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no need to cats aspersions on people whom do not agree with your opinion.
2007-01-21 08:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I told my friends not to cast any aspersions about me.
2007-01-21 08:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋