Scatter (Verb)
Meaning 1
To cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Sow by scattering; "scatter seeds".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.