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Asperse

Definition

(formal, literary) To sprinkle or scatter something, especially a liquid, over a surface or area. Often used figuratively to describe the spreading of ideas, influence, or criticism. Typically collocates with 'criticism', 'praise', 'influence', 'rumors'.

Example Sentences

1The artist's use of watercolors allowed her to asperse delicate, dreamlike patterns across the canvas.
2Critics have aspersed the government's new policy with skepticism, arguing it will only exacerbate existing social inequalities.
3The company's marketing strategy involved aspersing positive reviews across various social media platforms to create a buzz around the product launch.
4Historians have long aspersed doubt on the accuracy of the ancient text, citing numerous inconsistencies and anachronisms.
5The philosopher's ideas about the nature of reality have been aspersed throughout the centuries, influencing thinkers from diverse intellectual traditions.

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