Word of the Day "Asperse"

Today’s words has two different meanings some what opposite meanings
Asperse:
1. To spread false or damaging charges or insinuation against, synonym: slander, calumniate, defame, denigrate
2. To sprinkle, especially with holy water
Example
"Though my opponent's supporters have aspersed my character, I think my record speaks for itself," said the candidate.

Devils Dictionary definition
To ascribe malicious action to other which one doesn’t have opportunity and temptation to commit.

Example
“As a kind of benediction the priest aspersed them with the milk and charcoal mixture, assured them that the ritual had been duly fulfilled.”
From the book “The Soul of Bantu”



Thought for the day
If you can imagine it you can create it. If you can dream it, you can become it. Ward, William Arthur



My take on today's words is
It was hilarious to see the priest aspersing holy water on people joining his commune and at the same time casting aspersion on his contemporaries and associates for giving a lip service to morality in the institute.