asperse

/ˈæspərs/; /ˈæs.pərs/

Definitions

1. verb

to scatter or sprinkle something, especially in a careless or irregular manner

“The wind aspersed the tree leaves with the dust of the desert storm.”

2. verb

to cast or scatter something in a gentle manner

“The rain aspersed the garden, giving it a refreshing coolness.”

3. noun

a gentle sprinkling of something, especially rain or tears

“The aspersions of the gentle rain revitalized the parched earth.”

Synonyms

  • scatter
  • spray
  • sprinkle

Antonyms

  • accumulate
  • concentrate