Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [uh-spurs]
- /əˈspɜrs/
- /əsˈpɜːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-spurs]
- /əˈspɜrs/
Definitions of asperse word
- verb asperse to spread false rumours about; defame 3
- verb asperse to sprinkle, as with water in baptism 3
- verb transitive asperse to sprinkle water on, as in baptizing 3
- verb transitive asperse to spread false or damaging charges against; slander 3
- verb with object asperse to attack with false, malicious, and damaging charges or insinuations; slander. 1
- verb with object asperse to sprinkle; bespatter. 1
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Origin of asperse
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Latin aspersus besprinkled (past participle of aspergere), equivalent to a- a-5 + -sper- (combining form of spar-, variant of sparg- sparge) + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Asperse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
asperse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
asperse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for asperse
verb asperse
- vilify — to speak ill of; defame; slander.
- slur — to pass over lightly or without due mention or consideration (often followed by over): The report slurred over her contribution to the enterprise.
- smear — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
- blacken — To blacken something means to make it black or very dark in colour. Something that blackens becomes black or very dark in colour.
- malign — to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man.
Antonyms for asperse
verb asperse
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- flatter — to make flat.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
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