disperse

verb

1. 1

   cause to separate

   break up kidney stones

   disperse particles

2. 2

   cause to become widely known

   spread information

   circulate a rumor

3. 3

   distribute loosely

   He scattered gun powder under the wagon

4. 4

   separate (light) into spectral rays

   the prosm disperses light

5. 5

   move away from each other

   The crowds dispersed

   The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached

6. 6

   to cause to separate and go in different directions

   She waved her hand and scattered the crowds