asperse
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The hereditary duties of the King's Champion are to "gird himself in complete armor," ride out upon a noble charger, fling down his gauntlet, offer to fight all "liars and traitors" who asperse King Edward.
From Time Magazine Archive
With this threat blazoned, the British note went on to asperse individually and by name five officials of the Soviet Government.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Oh, but don't asperse the intelligence of the flock," deprecated the reformer quickly.
From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee
Thou dost asperse me rudely, and excuse Of ignorance hast none, far better taught; What words were these?
From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William
Superior excellence is the general mark for calumny; and envy is usually led to asperse what it cannot imitate.
From Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact by Comfield, Amelia Stratton
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