scatter meaning and definition

SCATTER noun

Definition of scatter (noun)

1. a haphazard distribution in all directions
   • synonyms: spread
2. the act of scattering
   • synonyms: scattering, strewing

SCATTER verb

Definition of scatter (verb)

1. to cause to separate and go in different directions
   • "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
   • synonyms: break up, dispel, disperse, dissipate
2. move away from each other
   • "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
   • synonyms: disperse, dissipate, spread out
3. distribute loosely
   • "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
   • synonyms: disperse, dot, dust, sprinkle
4. sow by scattering
   • "scatter seeds"
5. cause to separate
   • "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
   • synonyms: break up, disperse
6. strew or distribute over an area
   • "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
   • synonyms: spread, spread out