splat·ter

(splăt′ər)

v. splat·tered, splat·ter·ing, splat·ters

v.tr.

1. To spatter (a surface or object), especially to soil with splashes of liquid.

2. To cause (a liquid) to fall on a surface or object.

v.intr.

To spatter, especially to fall or strike something so as to cause splashes.

A splash of liquid.

adj.

Characterized by gory violence: splatter films.

[Perhaps blend of splash and spatter.]

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	splattering - the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire" spatter, spattering, splatter, splutter, sputter, sputtering noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"
	2.	splattering - the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface splashing, spatter, spattering, splash painting - the act of applying paint to a surface; "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"

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"On the 22d of June he sold his dog--said 'Dern a dog, anyway, where you're just starting off on a rattling bully pleasure tramp through the summer woods and hills--perfect nuisance--chases the squirrels, barks at everything, goes a-capering and splattering around in the fords-- man can't get any chance to reflect and enjoy nature-- and I'd a blamed sight ruther carry the claim myself, it's a mighty sight safer; a dog's mighty uncertain in a financial way- -always noticed it--well, GOOD-by, boys--last call--I'm off for Tennessee with a good leg and a gay heart, early in the morning.'"

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"Splattering blood-coloured paint is unjustified considering those people believe in serving the constituencies they are running in."

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