SCATTER
/ˈskætə/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10
Definition
- noun a haphazard distribution in all directions.
— synonyms: spread
- noun the act of scattering.
— synonyms: scattering, strewing
- verb to cause to separate and go in different directions.
— synonyms: disperse, dissipate, dispel, break_up
- verb move away from each other.
— synonyms: disperse, dissipate, spread_out
- verb distribute loosely.
— synonyms: sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
- verb sow by scattering.
- verb cause to separate.
— synonyms: break_up, disperse
- verb strew or distribute over an area.
— synonyms: spread, spread_out
Examples
- “The crowd scattered in terror.”
- “Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.”
- “to scatter hopes or plans”
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