Noun
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the act of scattering
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a haphazard distribution in all directions
Verb
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strew or distribute over an area
"He spread fertilizer over the lawn"
"scatter cards across the table"
- spread out -
cause to separate
"break up kidney stones"
"disperse particles"
- break up -
sow by scattering
"scatter seeds"
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distribute loosely
"He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
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move away from each other
"The crowds dispersed"
"The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
- spread out -
to cause to separate and go in different directions
"She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
- break up