Multiple choice

Directions: Choose a suitable synonym for the given word.

ASPERSE

  1. Defame

  2. Collect

  3. Sustainer

  4. Comrade
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Explanation

To asperse means to speak ill of someone, to slander or defame their character. Defame is the exact synonym, meaning to damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements. The other options are unrelated: collect means to gather, sustainer is one who supports, and comrade means a companion or ally.

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