English Explanatory Dictionary

asperse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust).
  2. To falsely or maliciously charge someone.

Pronunciation

/əˈspɜːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-asperse.wav /əˈspɝs/

Word forms

asperse asperses aspersing aspersed

Etymology

From Latin aspersus, past participle of aspergere.

Synonyms

libel slander traduce assassinate asperse backbite badmouth befoul belibel besmirch besmear bewray blacken blame blaze blemish blot blur calumniate calumny chat shit chat shite cloud defame demonize denigrate deprave depreciate detract dirty discredit disgrace disparage disrepute diss drag through the mud forgab forspeak foul infamize lampoon malign monsterize muddy reproach revile scandal shit-talk slag smear smirch spatter spot speak ill of stab stain sully talk shit talk shite talk trash

Derived words

asperser aspersion aspersive unaspersed
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