asperse[verb]Synonyms: malign, calumniate, defame, denigrate, libel, scandal, scandalize, slander, slur, traduce, baptize, christen, immerse, sprinkle
Contrasted words: applaud, commend, compliment
Related Words: deride,
mock,
taunt,
affront,
insult,
offend [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
as·perse (ə-spûrs
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tr.v. as·persed, as·pers·ing, as·pers·es ► To spread false or damaging charges or insinuations against. See Synonyms at
malign.
► To sprinkle, especially with holy water.
[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲