Scatter — synonyms, definition

1. scatter (Verb)

allocate allot assign atomise atomize boast brag break down break up broadcast cast circulate clutter confound deal defile derange detach diffuse disarrange • • •

scatter (Verb) — Cause to separate and go in different directions. ex. "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

scatter (Verb) — Move away from each other. ex. "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"

scatter (Verb) — Distribute loosely. ex. "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

scatter (Verb) — Sow by scattering. ex. "scatter seeds"

scatter (Verb) — Make a single entity or group split or become diffuse. ex. "scatter kidney stones"

scatter (Verb) — Strew or distribute over an area. ex. "scatter cards across the table"

change integrity circulate discharge distribute divide part pass around pass on seed separate sow split aerosolise aerosolize backscatter bespangle birdlime break circumfuse disband distribute lime manure muck plash spatter splash splatter splosh spray sprinkle swash • • •

2. scatter (Noun)

scattering strewing

scatter (Noun) — A haphazard distribution in all directions.

scatter (Noun) — The act of scattering.

dispersion distribution spread spreading diffuseness