bespatter

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As Stars may without Pillories dispence, To slit some Ears for Forgeries of sense, Which Princes, Nobles, and the Fame of Men, Sought to bespatter by a worthless Pen.

From Anti-Achitophel (1682) Three Verse Replies to Absalom and Achitophel by John Dryden by Jones, Harold Whitmore

I know they are pleased to bespatter me at all their little dirty levees.

From Goldsmith English Men of Letters Series by Black, William

And knock down worth, bespatter merit: Don't stint—all will your scandal credit.

From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John

Thou dost fall and break thy limbs, and bespatter thyself with mud, like a crocodile, and no one reaches out a hand to thee.

From Peeps at Many Lands: Ancient Egypt by Baikie, Constance N.

"To bespatter a rival for the gaining of an advantage by contrast is a Yahoo's trick to which no decent gentleman would stoop."

From The Dop Doctor by Dehan, Richard