asperse

8 synonyms and 4 antonyms for asperse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To scatter drops of liquid or fine particles over something.

Synonyms

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

slander smear

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

calumniate besmirch denigrate smirch defame sully

To scatter drops of liquid or fine particles over something.

slander smear calumniate besmirch denigrate smirch defame sully

(formal) To damage someone's reputation with untrue accusations.

Opposites

laud defend praise extol

From Latin aspersus, the past participle of aspergere.

defend praise smear slander extol smirch laud denigrate defame sully calumniate besmirch