History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
baptize

the give baptism (to a person)

initiate in church rite

christen

to receive (a child) into the Christian church and give a name at the baptism

named in religious rite

christened

a ceremony of baptism or naming a child

named in religious rite

decry

to speak against (something) especially with sarcasm

criticize, blame

defame

to attack the good reputation (of a person)

inflict libel or slander

immerse

to put (a person, thing) under the surface of water or other liquid

submerge in liquid

scold

to blame (a person) with angry words

find fault with

vilify

to say evil things about (a person)

criticize very harshly

ASPERSE as in Wiktionary
ASPERSE as in Wikipedia