aspersion
英 [ə'spɜːʃ(ə)n]
美[ə'spɝʒən]
- n. 中伤，诽谤；洒水
英英释意
- 1. 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. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
- 3. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)