asperse

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verblibel

Synonyms for asperse

verb libel

Antonyms for asperse

calumniate

verb. defame

cast aspersions

verb. make disparaging charges against someone

asperse
case reflections on
damage one's good name
give one a black eye
injure one's reputation

Word Origin & History

late 15c., "to besprinkle," from Latin aspersus, past participle of aspergere (see aspersion). Meaning "to bespatter someone's character with rumor and false reports" is recorded from 1610s.

Example Sentences forasperse

I asked him what he meant by coming here to asperse my character.

I foresee that you, like an Orville, or a Mortimer, will suspect and asperse your mistress.

You may insult me; but you have no right to asperse the memory of my mother.

Now it is you that asperse the present, and I that will defend it.

"Not even scandal could asperse her motives in the present case," said Lady Hester, with an insolent laugh.

It is thus thine ancient character they (let us hope) asperse.

Who would dare to asperse the character of this perfect, lovely, and intellectual schoolmistress?

She is of most amiable disposition, and I never knew her to—if I may coin a word—to asperse.

That the assembly intended to asperse the right and constitutional administration of justice; and 7.

For endeavoring to asperse your petitioner's personal character in the most infamous manner.

asperse

Synonyms for asperse

Antonyms for asperse

blacken

calumniate

cast aspersions

censure

censured

asperse

Synonyms for asperse

Antonyms for asperse

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