[verb] distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon" Synonyms: scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust
[verb] to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" Synonyms: dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter
[verb] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"; Synonyms: dissipate, scatter, spread out
[verb] cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles" Synonyms: break up, scatter