To spatter means to scatter small drops or particles of a liquid or substance over an area.
Spattering can make people think of messes, accidents, or artistic painting.
Examples:
She spattered paint on the canvas.
The rain spattered against the window.
The chef spattered sauce on the stove.
The baby spattered food all over the high chair.
The explosion spattered debris everywhere.
He spattered ink on his shirt by accident.