aspersion

• Substantivo que designa uma observação depreciativa ou ofensiva que ataca o caráter ou a reputação de alguém; também pode se referir à ação de espalhar tais comentários difamatórios, bem como, em contexto técnico, ao ato de aspergir ou borrifar líquido.

A noun referring to a disparaging or abusive remark that attacks a person's character or reputation.

1. Disparaging remarkC1formal

   A critical or derogatory statement intended to damage someone's reputation.

   Comentário difamatório

   • He cast aspersions on her honesty during the debate.
   • The politician's speech was full of aspersions against his opponent.
   • She refused to listen to any aspersions about her colleague's work.

   Sinônimoscalumnydefamationdenigrationdisparagementinsultslanderslurvilification

   Antônimosaccoladecommendationcomplimentpraise

2. Attack on characterC1formal

   An abusive or slanderous attack on a person's character or good name.

   Difamação

   • The article was nothing but aspersions on the actor's personal life.
   • He felt hurt by the aspersions cast on his professional integrity.
   • Spreading aspersions is a common tactic in political campaigns.

   Sinônimosabusecalumnydefamationdenigrationdetractiondisparagementlibelslanderslurvilification

   Antônimosacclaimcommendationendorsementpraise

3. Sprinkling of water (rare)C2formal

   The act of sprinkling water, especially in the context of baptism.

   Aspersão

   • The priest performed the aspersion of holy water during the ceremony.
   • In some traditions, aspersion is used instead of full immersion.
   • The ritual included an aspersion to symbolize purification.

   Sinônimossprinkling