asperse

Other forms: aspersed; aspersing; asperses

Definitions of asperse

1. verb

   charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
   synonyms: besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sully

   types:

   assassinate

   destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

   libel

   print slanderous statements against

   badmouth, drag through the mud, malign, traduce

   speak unfavorably about

   type of:

   accuse, charge

   blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against