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scatter
verb(scat-ter)
strew or distribute over an area
Synonyms: spread, spread out,
Examples:
Scatter cards across the table.
scatter
noun(scat-ter)
the act of scattering
Synonyms: scattering, strewing,
scatter
verb(scat-ter)
move away from each other
Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, spread out,
Examples:
The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached.
scatter
verb(scat-ter)
to cause to separate and go in different directions
Synonyms: break up, dispel, disperse, dissipate,
Examples:
She waved her hand and scattered the crowds.
scatter
noun(scat-ter)
a haphazard distribution in all directions
Synonyms: spread,
scatter
verb(scat-ter)
cause to separate
Synonyms: break up, disperse,
scatter
verb(scat-ter)
distribute loosely
Synonyms: disperse, dot, dust, sprinkle,
Examples:
He scattered gun powder under the wagon.
scatter
verb(scat-ter)
sow by scattering
Examples:
Scatter seeds.

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