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Word of the Day – Aspersion

By October 16, 2019Word of the Day

Aspersion (noun)

as-pur-shun

(usually aspersions)

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

Late Middle English (denoting the sprinkling of water, especially at baptism): from Latin aspersio(n-), from aspergere (see asperse).

Example sentences

“No one is casting aspersions upon you.”

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