Aspersion – A false and damaging remark
(Pronounced ah-spur-zhuhn)
To remember the definition of the word aspersion, use the following mnemonic:
The ass of the person (aspersion) had a damaging remark.
Examples of aspersion in a sentence
Even though I am angry at you, I will not cast an aspersion upon your character.
If you make up mean stories about others, do not be shocked when someone makes an aspersion about you!
After she was dumped by her boyfriend, she went online and posted an aspersion about him.
