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Asperate

Asperate \As"per*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Asperated; p. pr. & vb. n. Asperating.] [L. asperatus, p. p. of asperare, fr. asper rough.] To make rough or uneven.

The asperated part of its surface.
--Boyle.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
asperate

1650s, "make rough," from Latin asperatus, past participle of asperare "to roughen, make rough, exasperate," from asper "rough" (see asperity). Related: Asperated; asperating.

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asperate
  1. rough v

  2. To make rough or harsh.

Usage examples of "asperate".

I don't desire to cause any disturbance, or to ex asperate or insult Mr.