aspersion
/əˈspɜrʒən/
noun
- An attack on someone's reputation or character; a slanderous or critical remark.
- She cast aspersions on his honesty during the meeting.
- The politician's speech was full of aspersions against his opponent.
- I don't appreciate the aspersions you're making about my work ethic.
- The act of sprinkling, especially with holy water in a religious ceremony.
- The priest performed the aspersion of the congregation with holy water.
- The ritual included an aspersion of the altar before the service began.
- During the baptism, the aspersion of water symbolized spiritual cleansing.
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