Meaning & Definition of Scatter in English
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Scatter
/skætər/
noun
1. A haphazard distribution in all directions
synonym:
- scatter,
- spread
2. The act of scattering
synonym:
- scatter,
- scattering,
- strewing
verb
1. To cause to separate and go in different directions
- "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
synonym:
- disperse,
- dissipate,
- dispel,
- break up,
- scatter
2. Move away from each other
- "The crowds dispersed"
- "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
synonym:
- disperse,
- dissipate,
- scatter,
- spread out
3. Distribute loosely
- "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
synonym:
- scatter,
- sprinkle,
- dot,
- dust,
- disperse
4. Sow by scattering
- "Scatter seeds"
synonym:
- scatter
5. Cause to separate
- "Break up kidney stones"
- "Disperse particles"
synonym:
- break up,
- disperse,
- scatter
6. Strew or distribute over an area
- "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"
- "Scatter cards across the table"
synonym:
- spread,
- scatter,
- spread out