scatter

/skˈætɐ/

/ˈskætɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to scatter

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cause to separate and go in different directions

synonyms : break up

dispel

disperse

dissipate

strew or distribute over an area

synonyms : spread

spread out

move away from each other

synonyms : disperse

dissipate

spread out

distribute loosely

synonyms : disperse

dot

dust

sprinkle

cause to separate

synonyms : break up

disperse

sow by scattering

Scatter

[NOUN]

the act of scattering

synonyms : scattering

strewing

a haphazard distribution in all directions

synonyms : spread

Examples

1. Our Boston public schools have scattered equality.

2. Scatter that all over.

3. Her friends scattered her ashes in the sea.

4. Scatter that around.

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