asperse
Meaning
to attack someone's reputation by false charges; to slander (অন্যের প্রতি অপবাদ দেওয়া)
Pronunciation
অ্যাসপার্স (æ'spārṣ)
Synonyms
slander, defame, libel, malign, vilify, disparage, denigrate, calumniate
Synonyms
His slanderous comments about her were unfounded.
The article defamed his character.
She filed a lawsuit for libel against the newspaper.
They malign anyone who disagrees with them.
The politician attempted to vilify his opponent.
It is not wise to disparage others to elevate yourself.
Don't denigrate him; he is a good person.
She was calumniated in that gossip column.
Antonyms
He received praise for his excellent performance.
She always gives genuine compliments.
Many artists endorse this brand.
He was lauded for his contributions to the community.
The play received much acclaim.
The audience applauded his performance.
I commend you on your dedication to work.
We celebrate each other's achievements.
Phrases
It's unfair to cast aspersions without knowing the facts.
She tends to run down her colleagues.
He loves to throw shade at his rivals.
It's not right to speak ill of others.
He has been badmouthing me at work.