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
"Oh, but don't asperse the intelligence of the flock," deprecated the reformer quickly.
From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee
"Not even scandal could asperse her motives in the present case," said Lady Hester, with an insolent laugh.
From The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James
Now that the latter was in his grave he took occasion to cast imputations upon the motives of the historian, and asperse the honesty of his statements.
From James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters by Lounsbury, Thomas Raynesford
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