asperse

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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

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

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

A sudden message from the king absolutely forbade them to asperse any of his majesty’s ministers, otherwise his majesty would instantly dissolve them.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 by Disraeli, Isaac

The ladies of the parish themselves had not dared to asperse her character to the gruff captain, but were contented with ignoring her existence and setting their husbands to the fray.

From Strangers and Wayfarers by Jewett, Sarah Orne