Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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aspersion | Yes | No | No | No |
asperse | No | No | Yes | No |
aspersion (noun) | asperse (noun) |
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an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | |
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) | |
a disparaging remark |
aspersion (verb) | asperse (verb) |
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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone |