bestrew

[bih-stroo] / bɪˈstru /

VERB

intersperse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

infuse pepper sprinkle

STRONG

diffuse distribute interlard intermix

WEAK

interfuse intersow intersprinkle

Antonyms

WEAK

collect gather

VERB

spatter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

daub mottle smudge speckle

STRONG

bespatter broadcast dash dirty discharge disperse dot douse dribble scatter shower slop soil spangle speck splutter spot spray sputter stipple strew swash wet

WEAK

polka-dot

Antonyms

STRONG

clean collect dry gather

Example Sentences

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If by any chance the divulgence leaks out—how the girl beshrews the mischance!

From Hints for Lovers by Haultain, T. Arnold (Theodore Arnold)