Asperse and Cavil

Asperse verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

Cavil and asperse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cavil" instead a verb "Asperse".

Cavil verb - To make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant.

Asperse and cavil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Asperse" instead a verb "Cavil".

Nearby Words: caviling, cavilling