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Definition of Asperse
1. Verb. Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
Exact synonyms: Besmirch, Calumniate, Defame, Denigrate, Slander, Smear, Smirch, Sully
Generic synonyms: Accuse, Charge
Specialized synonyms: Assassinate, Libel, Badmouth, Drag Through The Mud, Malign, Traduce
Derivative terms: Aspersion, Aspersion, Calumny, Calumny, Defamation, Defamation, Defamatory, Defamer, Denigration, Denigratory, Slander, Slander, Slanderer, Smear, Smirch
Generic synonyms: Accuse, Charge
Specialized synonyms: Assassinate, Libel, Badmouth, Drag Through The Mud, Malign, Traduce
Derivative terms: Aspersion, Aspersion, Calumny, Calumny, Defamation, Defamation, Defamatory, Defamer, Denigration, Denigratory, Slander, Slander, Slanderer, Smear, Smirch
Definition of Asperse
1. v. t. To sprinkle, as water or dust, upon anybody or anything, or to besprinkle any one with a liquid or with dust.
Definition of Asperse
1. to spread false charges against [v -PERSED, -PERSING, -PERSES]
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