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spray Synonyms

Another word for spray

Choosing another word for spray depends on context, so the 34 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops.

Usage Example

"The cool ocean mist refreshed their faces as the boat sped through the waves."

Strongest
mist
Strong
spume
spindrift
foam
froth
sprinkle
shower
Weak
drizzle

• verb (Context 2)

To apply a liquid to a surface or area in a shower of tiny drops.

Usage Example

"The gardener sprayed the rose bushes with a safe, organic pesticide to ward off aphids."

Strongest
spritz
mist
Strong
sprinkle
shower
spatter
splatter
splash
Weak
douse

• noun (Context 3)

A commercial product or device, such as an aerosol can or atomizer, designed to discharge liquid in a fine mist.

Usage Example

"She bought a can of bug aerosol to keep the mosquitoes away during the camping trip."

Strongest
aerosol
atomizer
sprayer
Strong
spritzer
vaporizer
nebulizer

• verb (Context 4)

To scatter or discharge forcefully and widely in a continuous stream of small drops or particles.

Usage Example

"The damaged hose began to spurt water all over the driveway."

Strongest
spurt
squirt
Strong
jet
gush
spout
spatter
splatter
scatter
shower
splash

• noun (Context 5)

A small branch or stem bearing leaves, flowers, or berries, often used for decoration.

Usage Example

"The bride's bouquet was adorned with a delicate sprig of baby's breath."

Strongest
sprig
Strong
branchlet
bough
twig
shoot
corsage
Weak
nosegay
posy
bouquet

Opposites of spray

The opposite of spray shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

absorb
See all opposites of spray

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spray. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spray
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