The act of splashing or scattering a liquid, often with the implication of staining, defiling, or generally making something dirty or unpleasant. It can also figuratively refer to tarnishing someone's reputation or character by spreading false accusations or malicious gossip. The term evokes a sense of messy and potentially damaging impact, whether physical or metaphorical. The effect is often unwelcome and serves to degrade or diminish the subject involved. It implies a lack of control or care regarding the outcome. The spread is often small, though the implication of such action or an act is far reaching.
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