aspersor
/əˈspɜrsər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.