spat Synonyms
Another word for spat
• verb (Context 1)
To eject saliva, liquid, or food forcibly from the mouth (past tense and past participle of spit).
"The camel expectorated at the fence when the tourists got too close."
• noun (Context 2)
A brief, petty, or minor quarrel or disagreement.
"The two neighbors quickly resolved their brief tiff over the property line."
• noun (Context 3)
A short cloth or leather gaiter worn over the instep and around the ankle to protect the shoe and sock from mud or water (usually used in the plural).
"In the historical play, the actor wore a tailored waistcoat and white spats over his polished shoes."
• verb (Context 4)
To engage in a petty, brief quarrel or dispute.
"The siblings spatted over who would get the window seat on the train."
• verb (Context 5)
To release spawn or settle on a submerged surface (of oysters or other shellfish).
"Warm summer waters encourage the oysters to spawn along the rocky estuary."
Opposites of spat
The opposite of spat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: