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SPATTERING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word spattering. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word spattering. (close relations)
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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

splattering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

bespatter
verbv
verb

• spot, splash, or soil

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

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

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

sputtering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

strew
verbv
verb

• spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

• cover; be dispersed over

swash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the movement or sound of water

verb

• make violent, noisy movements

• dash a liquid upon or against

• show off

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

Best Hypernyms For SPATTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spattering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
blob blot disperse dot dousing drenching dust fleck noise painting rain scatter scattering splashing splattering spot spraying sprinkle sprinkling wetting showering
Phrases (1)
rain down

Alternatives for SPLASH

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