asperse (verb)

1. During the Salem Witch Trials, many innocent women were aspersed and accused of practicing witchcraft.

2. The jealous ex-boyfriend tried to asperse his former partner in a misguided attempt to win her back.

3. The religious leader warned his followers not to asperse those who held different beliefs.

4. In the competitive world of fashion, rival designers often try to asperse each other's work to gain an advantage.