definition of
aspersion

[1] #1 aspersion n. [slur] 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". wn

[2] #2 aspersion n. [calumny, slander, defamation, denigration] an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. wn

[3] #3 aspersion n. [sprinkling] the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare). wn