SCATTER

• (noun) the act of scattering

  synonyms : scattering , strewing

• (noun) a haphazard distribution in all directions

  synonyms : spread

• (verb) cause to separate

  "break up kidney stones", "disperse particles"

  synonyms : break up , disperse

• (verb) distribute loosely

  "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

  synonyms : disperse , dot , dust , sprinkle

• (verb) sow by scattering

  "scatter seeds"

• (verb) move away from each other

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

  synonyms : disperse , dissipate , spread out

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

  "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

  synonyms : break up , dispel , disperse , dissipate

  one's sympathy is eventually dissipated -added by nithi

• (verb) strew or distribute over an area

  "He spread fertilizer over the lawn", "scatter cards across the table"

  synonyms : spread , spread out

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