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It wouldn't be fair to cast aspersions on an entire cultural movement based on the actions of a few. To quote my grandfather, 'One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch.'
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Meaning of "aspersions" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ASPERSIONS

aspersions  [əˈspɜːʃənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASPERSIONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aspersions is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ASPERSIONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Aspersion

Aspersion, in a religious context, is the act of sprinkling with water, especially holy water. Aspersion is a method used in baptism as an alternative to immersion or affusion. The word is formed of the Latin aspergere, 'to sprinkle', of ad, 'to', and spargo, 'I scatter'. In addition, aspersion is performed as part of certain rites to remind people of their baptism, such as the renewal of baptismal vows performed by the Roman Catholic Church on Easter.

Definition of aspersions in the English dictionary

The definition of aspersions in the dictionary is disparaging or malicious remarks; slanderous accusations, or.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASPERSIONS


ablutions
əˈbluːʃənz
admissions
ædˈmɪʃənz
combinations
ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
foundations
faʊnˈdeɪʃənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
intentions
ɪnˈtɛnʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
passions
ˈpæʃənz
proportions
prəˈpɔːʃənz
reflections
rɪˈflekʃənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
representations
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz
sessions
ˈsɛʃənz
telecommunications
ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
transactions
trænˈzækʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASPERSIONS

aspergill
aspergilla
aspergilli
aspergilloses
aspergillosis
aspergillum
aspergillus
asperities
asperity
aspermia
asperous
asperse
asperser
aspersion
aspersive
aspersively
aspersoir
aspersoria
aspersorium
aspersory

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASPERSIONS

allied health professions
caring professions
director of admissions
dual admissions
frequently asked questions
greenhouse gas emissions
ground provisions
hair extensions
jump to conclusions
mansions
millions
occasions
petty sessions
porcupine provisions
possessions
provisions
quarter sessions
responsions
Universities Central Council on Admissions
vehicle emissions

Synonyms and antonyms of aspersions in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ASPERSIONS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «aspersions» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of aspersions

Translation of «aspersions» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASPERSIONS

Find out the translation of aspersions to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aspersions from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aspersions» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

诽谤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aspersiones
570 millions of speakers

English

aspersions
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

aspersions
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطعن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

клеветы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aspersions
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

aspersions
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

calomnies
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aspersions
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verleumdungen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中傷
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비방
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aspersions
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

aspersions
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அவமதிக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अभिप्राय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iftira
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calunnie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oszczerstwa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наклепу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aspersions
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συκοφαντίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aspersions
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aspersions
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aspersions
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aspersions

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASPERSIONS»

The term «aspersions» is normally little used and occupies the 123.464 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ASPERSIONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aspersions

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QUOTES WITH «ASPERSIONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word aspersions.
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Mos Def
It wouldn't be fair to cast aspersions on an entire cultural movement based on the actions of a few. To quote my grandfather, 'One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASPERSIONS»

Discover the use of aspersions in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aspersions and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Aspersions: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
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America Vindicated from European Theologico-political and ...
Thomas J. Vaiden. TO LENOX. FROM EUROPEAN ®^eol0gic0-^olitttal aifo InffocI Aspersions. THOMAS J. VAIDEN, M.
Thomas J. Vaiden, 1855
3
The Pentateuch Vindicated from the Aspersions of Bishop Colenso
William Henry GREEN. 5/55, VQ 1/ THE PENTATEUCH VINDIOATED FROM THE ASPERSIONS OF BISHOP COLENSO, a!
William Henry GREEN, 1863
4
Mr. Forrester's Vindication from the Aspersions of the ...
And His Answer to the Judge, and Late Member of the Côrtes, Bernardo de Lemos Teixeira de Aguillar : Being the 2d. Part of "Observations on the Attempts Lately Made to Reform the Abuses Practised in Portugal, in the Making and Treatment ...
‎1845
5
The Nation Vindicated, from the Aspersions Cast on it in a ...
Intitled, A Representation of the Present State of Religion, with Regard to the ... Excessive Growth of Infidelity, ... as it Pass'd the Lower House of Convocation. Part II. With Some Remarks on the Representation of the Irish Convocation Matthew ...
Matthew Tindal, 1712
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A Vindication of the Character of Alford Richardson Against ...
AGAINST THE ASPERSIONS OF GOVERNOR KINGs g »V I- a HARVARD COUE3E FROM THE BEQUEST OF. " Heads be in earnest ? look upon his face ; His prayers are full of false hypocrisy ; He prays but faintly, and would be denied.
Alford Richardson, 1822
7
Refutation of aspersions [by N. Pringle in the Edinburgh ...
James Stuart, Norman Pringle. Ski REFUTATION OF ASPERSIONS ON " STUART'S THREE YEARS IN NORTH.
James Stuart, Norman Pringle, 1834
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Vindiciæ veritatis: a narrative vindicating the truth, ...
John Humphreys. parative Degree. And he says, that Divines make special Grace to lyq in sour things •, I. The Love of God, whereby the Redeemer, Justifies ^ Elects, and Saves, these being immanent Acts in God, as the Means extended for ...
John Humphreys, 1680
9
The principles and acts of Mr. Adams' administration ...
REVIEW. Jackson Convention.... John Mams. John Mams. John Adams. ...Mien and. The memorable defeat of the Jackson parly at the last election, and the solitude of their misfortune, gave rise to the Convention in June Dispersed to the four ...
Jacob Bailey Moore, Freeman, 1828
10
Truth vindicated: or, A detection of the aspersions ... cast ...
George Treby (sir.), Edward Fitz-Harris. (4> The poor deluded, timerous Wretch consenting perhaps to the wickedness, whilst he was perswaded it should save him from the Gallows, though he was conscious to himself, that the matters ...
George Treby (sir.), Edward Fitz-Harris, 1681

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASPERSIONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aspersions is used in the context of the following news items.
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Keiji Inafune optimistic about Japan for a change
Despite his well-known aspersions regarding eastern design and his desire for "a wider variety of games to play," Inafune is keen on the ... «Destructoid, Jul 15»
2
PM's silence on Vasundhara-Sushma controversy has damaged …
Did he want to cast aspersions on this government? He is a politically mature person, I think it was a mistake to say that. He should not have ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Rebels miss their chance
... the hard way - in particular, former star Tomas O Se, who during the week went public to cast serious aspersions on the Cork footballers. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
4
Russia's Virtual Universe
... rightful place in the world; they are sending her into isolation, cutting her from her sources of income and casting aspersions upon her honor. «New York Times, Jul 15»
5
Thank you, daddy, for making me your selfie
Isn't it strange that they cast such mighty aspersions on tiny specks of life that can't even crawl for their lives? How can that which has barely ... «Khaleej Times, Jul 15»
6
PDP, Creation of Mufti's Vision, Skill, Political Wisdom: Spokesperson
“Casting aspersions of the Jammu and Kashmir political leadership and giving a political color to everything related to the state was ... «Kashmir Life, Jul 15»
7
Dawid Malan helps Middlesex secure formidable total
But Australian aspersions might fly with abandon against Middlesex. None of the side's first six is the product of a British upbringing but an ... «The Times, Jul 15»
8
Fightweets: On Conor McGregor, Jose Aldo, injuries, and interim titles
It's highly likely those casting aspersions on Aldo's manhood have never injured their ribs in their life. A couple months back, I took a spill off my ... «MMA Fighting, Jul 15»
9
MQM: Dangerous liaisons
While the MQM was disputing the claims and casting aspersions on the BBC sources, an alleged interview of Tariq Mir that was held by the ... «The News on Sunday, Jul 15»
10
The Bond Scam and "Conflicts of Interest"
... by shrewdly referring to such placements as "private placements", and by doing so, cast aspersions on the bond issues from 2012 to 2014. «The Island.lk, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Aspersions [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/aspersions>. Apr 2024 ».
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