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asperse

verb as in libel

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As so-called Christianity is based upon Judaism, I undertake to show the fabulous character of many of the claims of the Jews, disclaiming all intention to asperse the character of Israelites of the present generation.

To impeach; to accuse; to asperse; to inform against; to reproach.

I would give my life rather than hear her aspersed by a calumnious word--give my life, aye, readily, willingly.'

Let no one write my epitaph; for as no man who knows my motives dares now to vindicate them, let not prejudice or ignorance asperse them.

Charnock, without a scruple, aspersed all girls up to the age of say twenty-four, that he might give her greater praise.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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