Asperse
Asperse verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.
Usage example: how dare you asperse the character of our dedicated pastor!
Debase
Debase verb - To lower in character, dignity, or quality.
Asperse and debase are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Asperse" instead a verb "Debase".
Nearby Words: debasement, debasing
Mutual synonyms
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