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.”