[noun] a haphazard distribution in all directions Synonyms: spread
[noun] the act of scattering Synonyms: ing, strewing
[verb] to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up
[verb] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"; Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, spread out
[verb] distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon" Synonyms: sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
[verb] sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"
[verb] cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles" Synonyms: break up, disperse
[verb] strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table" Synonyms: spread, spread out
