aspersion

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее уничижительное или оскорбительное замечание, которое атакует чей-либо характер или репутацию.esSustantivo que denota un comentario difamatorio u ofensivo que ataca el carácter o la reputación de alguien, a menudo de manera injusta o maliciosa.frNom désignant une remarque dénigrants ou diffamatoire qui attaque le caractère ou la réputation de quelqu'un, ou l'action de répandre de telles accusations.deEine herabsetzende oder verleumderische Äußerung, die den Ruf oder Charakter einer Person angreift.ptSubstantivo 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.zh名词，指诋毁或侮辱性的言论，攻击他人的品格或名誉；也可指对某人名声的中伤。arاسم يدل على تعليق جارح أو مهين يطعن في شخص المرء أو سمعته، ويُستعمل غالبًا بصيغة الجمع للدلالة على اتهامات أو مطاعن لا أساس لها.

1. Disparaging remark C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКлеветническое замечаниеescalumnia o difamaciónfrParole désobligeantedeVerleumderische BemerkungptComentário difamatóriozh诽谤之言arطعن في السمعة

   Sinônimos: calumnydefamationdenigrationdisparagementinsultslanderslurvilification

   Antônimos: accoladecommendationcomplimentpraise

2. Attack on character C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКлеветаesAtaque difamatorio contra el buen nombrefrAttaque diffamatoiredeVerleumdungptDifamaçãozh诽谤arقذف وتشهير

   Sinônimos: abusecalumnydefamationdenigrationdetractiondisparagementlibelslanderslurvilification

   Antônimos: acclaimcommendationendorsementpraise

3. Sprinkling of water (rare) C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОкроплениеesAspersión (rociado de agua)frAspersion d'eaudeBesprengungptAspersãozh洒水arرشّ الماء

   Sinônimos: sprinkling

• aspersions plural form
• aspersions' possessive plural form
• aspersion's possessive singular form