SPATTERING Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word spattering. (close relations)
Definition of SPATTERING
Best Alternative Words for SPATTERING
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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 |