aspersion
/ʌspˈɝʒʌn/
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Noun
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"
Noun
an abusive attack on a person''s character or good name
Noun
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)