SCATTER

/ˈskætə/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. noun a haphazard distribution in all directions. — synonyms: spread
  2. noun the act of scattering. — synonyms: scattering, strewing
  3. verb to cause to separate and go in different directions. — synonyms: disperse, dissipate, dispel, break_up
  4. verb move away from each other. — synonyms: disperse, dissipate, spread_out
  5. verb distribute loosely. — synonyms: sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
  6. verb sow by scattering.
  7. verb cause to separate. — synonyms: break_up, disperse
  8. 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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