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English to English noun
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a disparaging remark |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | | source: wordnet30
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the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) | | source: wordnet30
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A sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense. | | source: webster1913
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