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

Synonym: sprinkling

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

Synonym: calumnyslanderdefamationdenigration

3. a disparaging remark

e.g. 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

Synonym: slur