asperse

verb
UK: /əˈspɜːs/
US: /əˈspɜːrs/

  1. To spread false rumors or accusations about someone.

    1. Do not asperse her if you don't know the truth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article aspersed his character with unsubstantiated allegations, damaging his reputation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To criticize or attack the integrity of someone or something.

    1. They asperse my work but offer no solutions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The opposition party tried to asperse the government's new economic policy, claiming it would lead to recession. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

slander defame malign libel denigrate vilify

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "asperse" in English means: To spread false rumors or accusations about someone., To criticize or attack the integrity of someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "asperse" is /əˈspɜːs/ in British English and /əˈspɜːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asperse": slander, defame, malign, libel, denigrate, vilify.

Example usage of "asperse": "Do not asperse her if you don't know the truth.". More examples on the page.