scatter

noun

  1. 1

    the act of scattering

  2. 2

    a haphazard distribution in all directions

verb

  1. 1

    cause to separate

    break up kidney stones

    disperse particles

  2. 2

    distribute loosely

    He scattered gun powder under the wagon

  3. 3

    sow by scattering

    scatter seeds

  4. 4

    move away from each other

    The crowds dispersed

    The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached

  5. 5

    to cause to separate and go in different directions

    She waved her hand and scattered the crowds

  6. 6

    strew or distribute over an area

    He spread fertilizer over the lawn

    scatter cards across the table

Synonyms

Also useful for “scatter”:Unscrambler