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litter

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Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for sprinkle

to scatter or release in drops or small particles

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Synonyms for sprinkle

a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

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the act of sprinkling or splashing water

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cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

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rain gently

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scatter with liquid

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Finally, my casket will be sprinkled by the priest before and after my funeral liturgy.
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