asperse

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With this threat blazoned, the British note went on to asperse individually and by name five officials of the Soviet Government.

From Time Magazine Archive

The hereditary duties of the King's Champion are to "gird himself in complete armor," ride out upon a noble charger, fling down his gauntlet, offer to fight all "liars and traitors" who asperse King Edward.

From Time Magazine Archive

What is it to asperse? to malign? to traduce? to disparage?

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

"Oh, but don't asperse the intelligence of the flock," deprecated the reformer quickly.

From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee

Let no man write my epitaph; for, as no one who knows my motives dares now vindicate them, let not prejudice or ignorance asperse them.

From Shakspere, Personal Recollections by Joyce, John A.