Asperse and Respect

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Asperse verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

Usage example: how dare you asperse the character of our dedicated pastor!

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Respect is an antonym for asperse.

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

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Asperse is an antonym for respect.

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Respect and Asperse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/asperse/respect

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