Definitions for aspersion
əˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃənas·per·sion

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. aspersion, slurnoun

   a disparaging remark

   "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"

2. aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigrationnoun

   an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

3. aspersion, sprinklingnoun

   the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

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1. aspersionnoun

   An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon.

   Etymology: From aspersio.

2. aspersionnoun

   A sprinkling of holy water.

   Etymology: From aspersio.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Aspersionnoun

   a sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense

   Etymology: [L. aspersio, fr. aspergere: cf. F. aspersion.]

2. Aspersionnoun

   the spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny

   Etymology: [L. aspersio, fr. aspergere: cf. F. aspersion.]

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1. Aspersion

   Aspersion, in a religious context, is the act of sprinkling with water, especially holy water. Aspersion is a method used in baptism as an alternative to immersion or affusion. The word is formed of the Latin aspergere, 'to sprinkle', of ad, 'to', and spargo, 'I scatter'. In addition, aspersion is performed as part of certain rites to remind people of their baptism, such as the renewal of baptismal vows performed by the Roman Catholic Church on Easter.

Matched Categories

1. • Attack
   • Baptism
   • Disparagement

How to pronounce aspersion?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aspersion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aspersion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of aspersion in a Sentence

1. Chris Cuomo:

   New York must stop all of its unnecessary lawsuits harrassment, start cleaning New York up, and lowering taxes. Build relationships, but dont bring Fredo ! Trump said, tacking on a insult referring to Chris Cuomo, Chris Cuomo. The Fredo reference is a nod to The Godfather films, and a character in the film who ultimately betrays Chris Cuomo. The Fredo reference was first made by a Trump supporter last summer in a viral video that saw the television journalist get irate with the man for the insult. In the video, Chris Cuomo says the term was meant as a derogatory term for Chris Cuomo Italian heritage, similar to the N-word for African Americans. ( Punk-a ** b ***** s from the right call me Fredo, Chris Cuomo said in the video. My name is Chris Cuomo. Im an anchor on CNN. Fredo is from The Godfather. He was a weak brother and they use it as an Italian aspersion.) DHS SUSPENDS GLOBAL ENTRY FOR New Yorkers ; WILL AFFECT 800K OVER 5 YEARS Chris Cuomo had said hes willing to restore federal access to driving records on a limited basis. But in a midday news conference, Chris Cuomo pledged not to let federal immigration agents see lists of people who had applied for a new type of license that doesnt require applicants to prove they are in the U.S. legally. If they think theyre going to extort New York into giving them a database of undocumented people, theyre wrong. I will never do that.

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