1. to sprinkle or scatter (something, especially a liquid) on or over something
Usage: formal; often used in religious contexts
2. to attack the reputation or integrity of someone with harsh criticism
Usage: formal

Examples

• The priest asperses the congregation with holy water during the ceremony.
• She asperses the garden with water from the hose each morning.
• The critic asperses the author’s work with unfair accusations.
• He asperses his opponent’s character in the debate.
• The chef asperses the dish with olive oil before serving.
• Political opponents often asperse each other’s motives during campaigns.