Bespatter

Pronunciation: /bɪˈspætər/

Definitions of bespatter

verb to splash or soil with something, especially liquid

Example Sentences

A1 The children accidentally bespattered themselves with paint during art class.

A2 Please be careful not to bespatter the walls with mud when you come inside.

B1 The chef accidentally bespattered the kitchen floor with sauce while cooking.

B2 The artist deliberately bespattered the canvas with different colors to create a unique effect.

C1 The protesters bespattered the government officials with insults during the rally.

C2 The tabloids often bespatter celebrities with scandalous rumors to boost sales.

Examples of bespatter in a Sentence

formal The artist was careful not to bespatter any paint on the pristine white canvas.

informal I accidentally bespattered my shirt with ketchup while eating lunch.

slang The kids thought it would be funny to bespatter each other with mud during the mud fight.

figurative The scandalous tabloid article was designed to bespatter the reputation of the politician.

Grammatical Forms of bespatter

• past tense: bespattered
• plural: bespatters
• comparative: more bespattered
• superlative: most bespattered
• present tense: bespatters
• future tense: will bespatter
• perfect tense: have bespattered
• continuous tense: is bespattering
• singular: bespatter
• positive degree: bespatter
• infinitive: bespatter
• gerund: bespattering
• participle: bespattering

Origin and Evolution of bespatter

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bespatter' originated from Middle English, combining 'be-' (intensive prefix) and 'spatter' (to scatter or dash with drops of a liquid).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bespatter' has retained its original meaning of splashing or scattering with drops, but it is now commonly used in a figurative sense to describe the act of criticizing or attacking someone verbally.