transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈspərs, a- ]
transitive verb
( 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 water
2. : to attack with evil reports or false or injurious charges
Synonyms: see malign