How Do You Spell ASPERSED?

Pronunciation: [ɐspˈɜːsd] (IPA)

Aspersed is a verb that means to sprinkle or scatter something, typically referring to something negative like criticism or slander. It is pronounced \əˈspərst\, with the accent on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with the "schwa" sound, which is a neutral vowel. The "s" and "p" are pronounced separately, followed by a voiced "er" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with the "st" blend, which is not pronounced as a separate "t" sound.

ASPERSED Meaning and Definition

1. Aspersed is a verb that derives from the term "aspersion." It refers to the act of casting or spreading accusations, criticism, or damaging remarks upon someone or something, with the intention of tarnishing their reputation or causing harm. It involves making derogatory or negative statements about an individual, group, idea, or entity by spreading false information, rumors, or innuendos. When someone is being aspersed, they become a target of defamatory or malicious remarks that can harm their credibility and public perception.

   The term "aspersed" is often used in the context of character assassination, slander, or libel. It is associated with the intentional act of undermining someone's reputation through verbal attacks or written defamatory statements. These aspersions may stem from personal envy, a desire to gain a competitive edge, or to discredit another's achievements or opinions.

   The consequences of being aspersed can be quite damaging. It can lead to a tarnished reputation, loss of credibility, and social isolation. Furthermore, being aspersed unfairly may result in psychological and emotional distress for the individual targeted.

   Overall, "aspersed" describes an action of spreading false accusations or criticism that are aimed at damaging someone's reputation and creating a negative perception of them or their ideas.

2. Slandered.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ASPERSED

• zspersed
• sspersed
• wspersed
• qspersed
• aapersed
• azpersed
• axpersed
• adpersed
• aepersed
• awpersed
• asoersed
• aslersed
• as-ersed
• as0ersed
• aspwrsed
• aspsrsed
• aspdrsed
• asprrsed
• asp4rsed
• asp3rsed

Etymology of ASPERSED

The word aspersed is derived from the Latin term aspersus, which is the past participle of the verb aspergere. In Latin, aspergere means to scatter or to sprinkle. The word emerged in English during the early 17th century, adopting the meaning of to scatter or sprinkle something, usually in a metaphorical sense. Over time, its usage expanded to include the figurative meaning of to slander or attack someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging information.

Conjugate verb Aspersed

CONDITIONAL

I would asperse

we would asperse

you would asperse

he/she/it would asperse

they would asperse

FUTURE

I will asperse

we will asperse

you will asperse

he/she/it will asperse

they will asperse

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have aspersed

we will have aspersed

you will have aspersed

he/she/it will have aspersed

they will have aspersed

PAST

I aspersed

we aspersed

you aspersed

he/she/it aspersed

they aspersed

PAST PERFECT

I had aspersed

we had aspersed

you had aspersed

he/she/it had aspersed

they had aspersed

PRESENT

I asperse

we asperse

you asperse

he/she/it asperses

they asperse

PRESENT PERFECT

I have aspersed

we have aspersed

you have aspersed

he/she/it has aspersed

they have aspersed

I am aspersing

we are aspersing

you are aspersing

he/she/it is aspersing

they are aspersing

I was aspersing

we were aspersing

you were aspersing

he/she/it was aspersing

they were aspersing

I will be aspersing

we will be aspersing

you will be aspersing

he/she/it will be aspersing

they will be aspersing

I have been aspersing

we have been aspersing

you have been aspersing

he/she/it has been aspersing

they have been aspersing

I had been aspersing

we had been aspersing

you had been aspersing

he/she/it had been aspersing

they had been aspersing

I will have been aspersing

we will have been aspersing

you will have been aspersing

he/she/it will have been aspersing

they will have been aspersing

I would have aspersed

we would have aspersed

you would have aspersed

he/she/it would have aspersed

they would have aspersed

I would be aspersing

we would be aspersing

you would be aspersing

he/she/it would be aspersing

they would be aspersing

I would have been aspersing

we would have been aspersing

you would have been aspersing

he/she/it would have been aspersing

they would have been aspersing