asperse

Pronunciation

Verb B1 Intermediate

To attack someone's reputation with false or unfair claims.

"The article was accused of aspersing the judge's integrity without evidence."

Synonyms and antonyms

slander malign

Rare on its own today; the noun form "aspersion" (as in "cast aspersions") is far more common.

In your own words, what does "asperse" mean?

To attack someone's reputation with false or unfair claims.