asperse

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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

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

"Who dares to say," exclaimed Arundel, whose irritation this fresh taunt increased, "that Sir Christopher assumes a title which belongs not to him, or to asperse in any respect his character?"

From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill

"Oh, but don't asperse the intelligence of the flock," deprecated the reformer quickly.

From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee

He wishes, indeed, to asperse the conduct of Lady Edward Fitzgerald; but he well knew that, even were she in this country, she could not be called as a witness to contradict him.

From Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell by Anonymous