Scatter meaning

What does “scatter” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“scatter” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a haphazard distribution in all directions.

scatter

to cause to separate and go in different directions
“She waved her hand and scattered the crowds”
Synonymsdisperse dissipate dispel break up
move away from each other
“The crowds dispersed”
“The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached”
Synonymsdisperse dissipate spread out
distribute loosely
“He scattered gun powder under the wagon”
Synonymssprinkle dot dust disperse
sow by scattering
“scatter seeds”
cause to separate
“break up kidney stones”
“disperse particles”
Synonymsbreak up disperse
strew or distribute over an area
“He spread fertilizer over the lawn”
“scatter cards across the table”
Synonymsspread spread out

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University