Meaning of 'scatter'

noun

the act of scattering

Synonyms: scattering strewing

noun

a haphazard distribution in all directions

Synonyms: spread

verb

cause to separate

Synonyms: break up disperse

verb

distribute loosely

Example: "I scattered gun powder under the wagon."

Synonyms: sprinkle

verb

sow by scattering

Example: "scatter seeds"

verb

move away from each other

Synonyms: disperse dissipate spread out

verb

to cause to separate and go in different directions

Example: "I waved my hand and scattered the crowds."

Synonyms: break up disperse dissipate dispel

verb

strew or distribute over an area

Synonyms: spread spread out