Definition of scatter

noun (n)

• a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: spread
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of scattering (noun.act)

  Synonym: scattering, strewing
  

  source: wordnet30

verb (v)

• to cause to separate and go in different directions (verb.motion)

  Synonym: break up, dispel, disperse, dissipate
  

  Example:
  She waved her hand and scattered the crowds.
  

  source: wordnet30
• move away from each other (verb.motion)

  Synonym: disperse, dissipate, spread out
  

  Example:
  The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached.
  

  source: wordnet30
• distribute loosely (verb.contact)

  Synonym: disperse, dot, dust, sprinkle
  

  Example:
  He scattered gun powder under the wagon.
  

  source: wordnet30
• sow by scattering (verb.contact)

  Example:
  Scatter seeds.
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to separate (verb.change)

  Synonym: break up, disperse
  

  source: wordnet30
• strew or distribute over an area (verb.motion)

  Synonym: spread, spread out
  

  Example:
  Scatter cards across the table.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To strew about; to sprinkle around; to throw down loosely; to deposit or place here and there, esp. in an open or sparse order. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To be dispersed or dissipated; to disperse or separate; as, clouds scatter after a storm. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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