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Scatter

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disperseverb(transitive, intransitive) To scatter in different directions.
dissipateverb(intransitive) To vanish by dispersion.
sprinkleverb(transitive) To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
spread outverbFar apart, not close to each other, extended over an expanse of space or time.
break upverb(intransitive, idiomatic) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship.
dustnounFine particles.
dispelverb(transitive) To remove (fears, doubts, objections etc.) by proving them unjustified.
dotnounA small, round spot.
scatteringnounA small quantity of something being dispersed (at random points).
strewingnounThe act of scattering or spreading.
spreadverb(transitive) To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

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WordDefinition
disperseverb(transitive, intransitive) To scatter in different directions.
spread outverbFar apart, not close to each other, extended over an expanse of space or time.
spreadverb(transitive) To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
strewingnounThe act of scattering or spreading.
dissipateverb(intransitive) To vanish by dispersion.
break upverb(intransitive, idiomatic) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship.
dispelverb(transitive) To remove (fears, doubts, objections etc.) by proving them unjustified.
dotnounA small, round spot.
sprinkleverb(transitive) To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
dustnounFine particles.
dispersionnounThe state of being dispersed.
dispersiveThat causes dispersion
dispersalnounThe act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.
dissipationnounThe act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.
diffusionnounThe act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion.
disseminationnounThe act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.
sparseverbNot dense; meager; scanty
disseminateverb(intransitive) To become widespread.
fragmentationnounThe act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration.
strewverb(dated, except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.

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