DISPERSE

• (verb) cause to separate

  "break up kidney stones", "disperse particles"

  synonyms : break up , scatter

• (verb) cause to become widely known

  "spread information", "circulate a rumor", "broadcast the news"

  synonyms : broadcast , circularise , circularize , circulate , diffuse , disseminate , distribute , pass around , propagate , spread

  The Blue Cross tries to propagate the cause of kindness towards animals. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) distribute loosely

  "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

  synonyms : dot , dust , scatter , sprinkle

• (verb) separate (light) into spectral rays

  "the prosm disperses light"

• (verb) move away from each other

  "The crowds dispersed", "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"

  synonyms : dissipate , scatter , spread out

• (verb) to cause to separate and go in different directions

  "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

  synonyms : break up , dispel , dissipate , scatter

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