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- [uh-spur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /əˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
- /ə.ˈspɜːʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-spur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /əˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
Definitions of aspersion word
- noun aspersion a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on)) 3
- noun aspersion the act of defaming 3
- noun aspersion the act of sprinkling, esp of water in baptism 3
- noun aspersion a sprinkling with water, as in baptizing 3
- noun aspersion a damaging or disparaging remark; slander; innuendo 3
- noun aspersion a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander: casting aspersions on a campaign rival. 1
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Origin of aspersion
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; (< Middle French) < Latin aspersiōn- (stem of aspersiō) a sprinkling. See asperse, -ion
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Parts of speech for Aspersion
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aspersion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aspersion
noun aspersion
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
- animadversion — criticism or censure
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- defamation — Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
Antonyms for aspersion
noun aspersion
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- adulation — Adulation is uncritical admiration and praise of someone or something.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
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