Top synonyms for “scatter”: break up, dispel, disperse, dissipate, dot, dust, scattering, spread, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of scattering
- (noun)a haphazard distribution in all directions
- (verb)cause to separate“break up kidney stones”
- (verb)distribute loosely“He scattered gun powder under the wagon”
- (verb)sow by scattering“scatter seeds”
- (verb)move away from each other“The crowds dispersed”
- (verb)to cause to separate and go in different directions“She waved her hand and scattered the crowds”
- (verb)strew or distribute over an area“He spread fertilizer over the lawn”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "scatter"?
Common synonyms for "scatter" include break up, dispel, disperse, dissipate, dot, dust. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "scatter" mean?
the act of scattering
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