bespatter
Americanverb (used with object)
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to soil by spattering; splash with water, dirt, etc.
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to slander or libel.
a reputation bespattered by malicious gossip.
verb
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to splash all over, as with dirty water
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to defile; slander; besmirch
Etymology
Origin of bespatter
Example Sentences
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A photo of the three bespattered men appeared in Life magazine.
From New York Times
“Capital boys, aren’t they? I feel quite young and brisk again after that.” said Jo, strolling along with her hands behind her, partly from habit, partly to conceal the bespattered parasol.
From Literature
When they are butchered on the spot, which happens in certain live-animal markets, their bespattered fluids potentially expose other animals as well as humans.
From New York Times
Regardless of your chosen approach, however, expect a certain baseline of bespattered violence.
From The Guardian
It was night in the glade by the pool and the sky was bespattered with stars beyond counting.
From Literature
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