Aspersion

1. noun

   an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

   Similar: calumny, slander, defamation, denigration

2. noun

   the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

   Similar: sprinkling

3. noun

   a disparaging remark

   “in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion”

   Similar: slur