What is the meaning of aspersion?

noun

• A disparaging remark.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: slur
• An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
  • synonyms: calumny, slander, defamation, denigration
• The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare. ).
  • synonyms: sprinkling