scatter

1. A haphazard distribution in all directions (synset 105095531)
   is a type of: dispersion, distribution - the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
   subtypes: diffuseness - the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume
   same as: spread
2. The act of scattering (synset 100369946)
   is a type of: spread, spreading - act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
   same as: scattering, strewing

1. To cause to separate and go in different directions (synset 202034269)
   "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
   is a type of: divide, separate - make a division or separation
   subtypes: disband - cause to break up or cease to function
   same as: break up, dispel, disperse, dissipate
2. Move away from each other (synset 202032840)
   "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
   is a type of: part, separate, split - go one's own way; move apart
   subtypes:

   • aerosolise, aerosolize - become dispersed as an aerosol
   • break - scatter or part
   • volley - be dispersed in a volley
   same as: disperse, dissipate, spread out
3. Distribute loosely (synset 201378910)
   "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
   is a type of: discharge - pour forth or release
   subtypes:

   • spray - scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
   • spray - be discharged in sprays of liquid
   • plash, spatter, splash, splatter, splosh, swash - dash a liquid upon or against
   • splash, splosh, sprinkle - cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
   • bespangle - dot or sprinkle with sparkling or glittering objects
   • aerosolise, aerosolize - disperse as an aerosol
   same as: disperse, dot, dust, sprinkle
4. Sow by scattering (synset 201504315)
   "scatter seeds"
   is a type of: seed, sow - place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
5. Cause to separate (synset 200331375)
   "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
   is a type of: change integrity - change in physical make-up
   subtypes: backscatter - scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes
   same as: break up, disperse
6. Strew or distribute over an area (synset 202086937)
   "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
   is a type of: circulate, distribute, pass around, pass on - cause to be distributed
   subtypes:

   • manure, muck - spread manure, as for fertilization
   • birdlime, lime - spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
   • circumfuse - spread something around something
   • distribute - spread throughout a given area
   same as: spread, spread out

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