aspersor

/əˈspɜrsər/
noun
  1. A person who makes critical or slanderous remarks about someone.
    • The aspersor spread rumors about his neighbor without any proof.
    • She was known as an aspersor in the office, always gossiping about others.
    • The article identified the aspersor as a former employee with a grudge.
  2. A device or instrument used for sprinkling, especially holy water.
    • The priest used an aspersor to sprinkle holy water on the crowd.
    • The church's silver aspersor was kept in a special case.
    • He filled the aspersor with water before the blessing ceremony.
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