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- DictionaryAs·perse/əˈspərs/
verb
- 1. attack or criticize the reputation or integrity of: literary "he aspersed the place and its inhabitants"
Definitions of asperse. verb. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. synonyms: besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sully. see more.
Definition of asperse. as in to libel. to make untrue and harmful statements about how dare you asperse the character of our dedicated pastor! Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. libel. smear. discredit. humiliate. defame. disgrace. slander. vilify. malign. calumniate. disparage. belittle. traduce. blacken. detract. denigrate. shame. dishonor.
4 days ago · 1. Rare. to sprinkle water on, as in baptizing. 2. to spread false or damaging charges against; slander. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Word origin. < L aspersus, pp. of aspergere, to sprinkle on < ad-, to + spargere, to sprinkle, strew: see spark 1.
1. a. To spread false or damaging accusations or insinuations against (someone). b. To slander or libel; defame. 2. To sprinkle, especially with holy water. [Middle English, to besprinkle, from Latin aspergere, aspers- : ad-, ad- + spargere, to strew .] as·per′sive (-sĭv, -zĭv) adj.
What does the verb asperse mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb asperse , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
4 days ago · asperse (third-person singular simple present asperses, present participle aspersing, simple past and past participle aspersed) To sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust). To falsely or maliciously charge someone. Synonym: slander.
Dictionary Meanings. Asperse Definition. ə-spûrs. aspersed, asperses, aspersing. Meanings. Synonyms. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. aspersed. To spread false or damaging accusations or insinuations against (someone). American Heritage. To sprinkle water on, as in baptizing. Webster's New World. To slander or libel; defame.
