asperse | ||
1. | [ verb ] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | |
Synonyms: | besmirch calumniate denigrate slander smear sully smirch defame | |
Examples: | "The journalists have defamed me!" The article in the paper sullied my reputation" |
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Related terms: | charge badmouth assassinate libel defamation aspersion smear aspersion defamer slander | |
Similar spelling: |
asper aspersion Asberry aspirer aspheric Asperula asperity aspergill |