SPATTER Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word spatter. (close relations)
Definition of SPATTER
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splash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound like water splashing • a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event • a small quantity of something moist or liquid • a patch of bright color • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface • the act of scattering water about haphazardly verb • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • walk through mud or mire • dash a liquid upon or against • mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered • make a splashing sound • soil or stain with a splashed liquid • strike and dash about in a liquid | ||||||||
splatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • a small quantity of something moist or liquid verb • cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container • dash a liquid upon or against | ||||||||
bespatter | verbv | |||||||
verb • spot, splash, or soil | ||||||||
sprinkle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby • the act of sprinkling or splashing water verb • distribute loosely • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • rain gently • scatter with liquid; wet lightly | ||||||||
dash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • distinctive and stylish elegance • a quick run • a footrace run at top speed • a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text • the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code • the act of moving with great haste verb • run or move very quickly or hastily • break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over • hurl or thrust violently • destroy or break • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away • add an enlivening or altering element to | ||||||||
disperse | verbv | |||||||
verb • distribute loosely • to cause to separate and go in different directions • cause to separate • move away from each other • separate (light) into spectral rays • cause to become widely known | ||||||||
scatter | verbv | |||||||
noun • a haphazard distribution in all directions • the act of scattering verb • to cause to separate and go in different directions • move away from each other • distribute loosely • sow by scattering • cause to separate • strew or distribute over an area | ||||||||
shower | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you • someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see • washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle • a brief period of precipitation • a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower • a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person verb • expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns • spray or sprinkle with • take a shower; wash one's body in the shower • rain abundantly • provide abundantly with | ||||||||
spray | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying • a quantity of small objects flying through the air • flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage • a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist • water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall • a jet of vapor verb • be discharged in sprays of liquid • scatter in a mass or jet of droplets • cover by spraying with a liquid | ||||||||
throw | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) • a single chance or instance • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly verb • propel through the air • move violently, energetically, or carelessly • to remove • place or put with great energy • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • put or send forth • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly • cause to be confused emotionally • utter with force; utter vehemently • organize or be responsible for • make on a potter's wheel • cause to fall off • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||||
spattering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface | ||||||||
splattering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface | ||||||||
patter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) • a quick succession of light rapid sounds verb • rain gently • make light, rapid and repeated sounds | ||||||||
pitter-patter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a series of rapid tapping sounds adverb • as of footsteps • describing a rhythmic beating verb • rain gently • make light, rapid and repeated sounds | ||||||||
plash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound like water splashing verb • interlace the shoots of • dash a liquid upon or against | ||||||||
spit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea • a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches • a skewer for holding meat over a fire • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • utter with anger or contempt • rain gently • drive a skewer through | ||||||||
splashing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface • the act of scattering water about haphazardly | ||||||||
splosh | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a splashing sound • walk through mud or mire • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • dash a liquid upon or against | ||||||||
splutter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) verb • utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage • spit up in an explosive manner | ||||||||
sputter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) verb • make an explosive sound • cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage • spit up in an explosive manner | ||||||||