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asperse::verb | Spocien Dictionary

asperse

verb

/ə'spɜrs/

charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Type	Words
Synonyms	besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sully
Type of	charge, accuse
Has types	badmouth, drag through the mud, libel, malign, traduce, assassinate
Derivation	aspersion