scatter
/ˈskætə//ˈskætɚ/
noun
- 1
The act of scattering or dispersing.
- 2
A collection of dispersed objects.
verb
- 1
To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
“The crowd scattered in terror.”
- 2
To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
“Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.”
- 3
To deflect (radiation or particles).
- 4
To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
- 5
To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.
“to scatter hopes or plans”
- 6
To be dispersed upon.
“Desiccated stalks scattered the fields.”
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