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the act of scattering a haphazard distribution in all directions distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon" sow by scattering; "scatter seeds" strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table" cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles" move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"; to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" |
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