aspersion (n)
slur (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a disparaging remark
examples 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
Outgoing links
Hypernym disparagement, depreciation, derogation
Derivationally related form slur → slur
Derivationally related form aspersion → asperse
Hyponym ethnic slur
Incoming links
Hyponym disparagement, depreciation, derogation
Hypernym ethnic slur
Derivationally related form asperse → aspersion
Derivationally related form slur → slur

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