asperse

Verb

Verb Forms: aspersed, aspersing, asperses

To attack or criticize the reputation of; slander.
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
To sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust).
To falsely or maliciously charge someone.

Examples

I would never ASPERSE your vocabulary, but that was a very questionable play.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin aspersus, past participle of aspergere.

Synonyms

besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sully

Scrabble Score: 9

asperse: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
asperse: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
asperse: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

asperse: valid Words With Friends Word