asperate

verb, adj — 2 senses

asperate

verb

/æspəɹeɪt/

Etymology From Latin asperatus, from asperare (“to make rough”), from asper (“rough”).

1

To make rough or harsh.

asperate

adj

/æspəɹət/

Etymology From Latin asperatus, from asperare (“to make rough”), from asper (“rough”).

1

Rough.

Synonyms: asperous
Related terms: aspirate

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