Definition of aspersion

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• aspersion is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• aspersion is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• aspersion is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of aspersion

• the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. sprinkling
• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. calumny
  2. defamation
  3. denigration
  4. slander
• a disparaging remark (noun)

  Examples

  1. in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion

  Synonyms

  1. slur

See definition of aspersion in Merriam Webster