aspersion

英[ə'spɜːʃ(ə)n] 美[ə'spɝʒən]

1. a disparaging remark;

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

"it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"

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

3. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)