asperse vs slander

asperse is not a noun while slander is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
asperse	No	No	Yes	No
slander	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, asperse and slander are synonyms defined as:

asperse and slander: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Other synonyms of asperse include besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, smear, smirch, sully.

asperse (noun)	slander (noun)
	an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
	words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

asperse (verb)	slander (verb)
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone	charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone