Scatter

verb

'skætər

Noun

the act of scattering
Similar:ScatteringStrewing
Type of:SpreadingSpread
a haphazard distribution in all directions
Similar:Spread
Type of:DispersionDistribution

strew or distribute over an area
“scatter cards across the table”
Similar:Spread
Type of:DistributeCirculate
move away from each other
“The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached”
Similar:Disperse Dissipate
Type of:SeparatePartSplit
to cause to separate and go in different directions
“She waved her hand and scattered the crowds”
Similar:Dispel Disperse Dissipate
Type of:DivideSeparate
distribute loosely
“He scattered gun powder under the wagon”
Similar:Disperse Dot Dust Sprinkle
Type of:Discharge
sow by scattering
“scatter seeds”
Type of:SeedSow
cause to separate
Similar:Disperse