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aspersion
noun
The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
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noun
The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
noun
An abusive attack on a person's character or good name
noun
A disparaging remark
“In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion”
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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
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