Synonyms of aspersion
11 similar words
Another word for aspersion is defamation. Other synonyms of aspersion are calumny, vilification and disparagement.
Synonyms and similar words for aspersion
nounAn attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast...
- calumnyFalsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
- slander
- calumniousnessCalumny.
- character assassinationA malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.
- defamationThe act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of...
- detraction
- disparagementThe act of disparaging, of belittling.
- libel
- obloquyA false accusation; malevolent rumors.
- traducementThe act of traducing; calumny, slander.
- vilificationSlanderous or malicious defamation; character assassination.
Meaning of aspersion
- noun An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
- noun A sprinkling, especially of holy water.
aspersion in other languages
Questions about synonyms of aspersion
- What is another word for aspersion?
- Aspersion has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as defamation, calumny, vilification and disparagement.
- What does aspersion mean?
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