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aspersing

One entry found.

Main Entry:
as·perse 
          Listen to the pronunciation of asperse
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈspərs, a-\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
as·persed; as·pers·ing
Etymology:
Latin aspersus, past participle of aspergere, from ad- + spargere to scatter — more at spark
Date:
15th century
1: sprinkle ; especially : to sprinkle with holy water2: to attack with evil reports or false or injurious charges
synonyms see malign


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