1. (

• scatter ,
• sprinkle ,
• dot ,
• dust ,
• disperse

) distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon" ;

2. (

• sprinkle ,
• splash ,
• splosh ,

) cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force; "She splashed the water around her" ;

3. (

• sprinkle ,
• spit ,
• spatter ,
• patter ,
• pitter-patter

) rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick" ;

4. (

• sprinkle ,
• sparge ,
• besprinkle

) scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn" ;