Asperse

глагол [литературно-книжное] бесславить, бесчестить, клеветать, позорить, чернить Синоним(ы): disgrace, dishonour

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Asperse

transitive verb (aspersed; aspersing) Etymology: Latin aspersus, past participle of aspergere, from ad- + spargere to scatter — more at spark 1. sprinkle; especially to sprinkle with holy water 2. to attack with evil reports or false or injurious charges Synonyms: see malign

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