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aspersions

/əˈspɜːʃənz/

/əˈspɜrʒənz/

Translations

aspersionnoun

aspersions

/əˈspɜːʃən/

/əˈspɜrʒən/

aspersionEmploi religieux; arrosage avec de l’eau bénite.

The priest performed the aspersion during the baptism ceremony.

Le prêtre a procédé à l'aspersion pendant la cérémonie de baptême.

The politician's opponents cast aspersions on his character during the campaign.

Les adversaires du politicien ont lancé des calomnies sur son caractère pendant la campagne.

Additional translations

aspersionPar extension; petite pulvérisation ou fine pluie de liquide.

Synonyms

aspersionnoun

A damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander.

The politician's opponents cast aspersions on his character during the campaign.

The act of sprinkling, especially with holy water.

The priest performed the aspersion during the baptism ceremony.

A sprinkling or spray of liquid; a small shower.

A gentle aspersion of dew covered the meadow at dawn.