sparge vs sprinkle

sparge and sprinkle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sparge	Yes	No	Yes	No
sprinkle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sparge and sprinkle are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of sparge include sprinkling.

As verbs, sparge and sprinkle are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of sparge include besprinkle.

sparge (noun)	sprinkle (noun)
the act of sprinkling or splashing water	the act of sprinkling or splashing water
	a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

sparge (verb)	sprinkle (verb)
scatter with liquid; wet lightly	scatter with liquid; wet lightly
agitate by introducing air or compressed gas	cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
	distribute loosely
	rain gently