scatter
noun
1. a haphazard distribution in all directions
Similar word(s): spread
Definition categories: attribute, dispersion, distribution
2. the act of scattering
Similar word(s): scattering, strewing
verb
1. to cause to separate and go in different directions
- She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
Similar word(s): dispel, disperse, dissipate
Definition categories: motion, divide, separate
2. move away from each other
- The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
Similar word(s): disperse, dissipate
Definition categories: motion, part, separate, split
3. distribute loosely
- He scattered gun powder under the wagon
Similar word(s): disperse, dot, dust, sprinkle
Definition categories: contact, discharge
4. sow by scattering
- scatter seeds
Definition categories: contact, seed, sow
5. cause to separate
Similar word(s): disperse
Definition categories: change
6. strew or distribute over an area
- scatter cards across the table
Similar word(s): spread
Definition categories: motion, circulate, distribute
Sentences with scatter as a verb:
- the police scattered the crowds
- the crowd scattered
- Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.
- to scatter hopes or plans