· a haphazard distribution in all directions

Synonym(s): spread

Hypernym(s): distribution, dispersion

· the act of scattering

Synonym(s): scattering, strewing

Hypernym(s): spread, spreading

· to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

Synonym(s): disperse, dissipate, dispel, break_up

Hypernym(s): separate, divide

· move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";

Synonym(s): disperse, dissipate, spread_out

Hypernym(s): separate, part, split

· distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

Synonym(s): sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse

Hypernym(s): discharge

· sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"

Hypernym(s): sow, seed

· cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"

Synonym(s): break_up, disperse

Hypernym(s): change_integrity

· strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"

Synonym(s): spread, spread_out

Hypernym(s): circulate, pass_around, pass_on, distribute