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The Clue
Defamation (9 letter answer)
The Answer
ASPERSION
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Notes
The answer ASPERSION is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Slanderous insinuation
Definition
ASPERSION as a noun:
1. (aspersion, slur) = 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. (aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigration) = an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
3. (aspersion, sprinkling) = the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)