asperse | (verb) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | Synonyms: besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sully |
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asphalt | (verb) cover with tar or asphalt | - |
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asphyxiate | (verb) be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen | Synonyms: stifle, suffocate |
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(verb) deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing | Synonyms: smother, suffocate |
(verb) impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of | Synonyms: choke, stifle, suffocate |
aspirate | (verb) inhale (air, water, etc.) | - |
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(verb) pronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds | - |
(verb) remove by suction | Synonyms: draw out, suck out |
aspire | (verb) have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | Synonyms: aim, draw a bead on, shoot for |
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