Overview of noun scatter

The noun scatter has 2 senses

• scatter, spread -- (a haphazard distribution in all directions)


• scatter, scattering, strewing -- (the act of scattering)

Overview of verb scatter

The verb scatter has 6 senses

• disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter -- (to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds")


• disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out -- (move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";)


• scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse -- (distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon")


• scatter -- (sow by scattering; "scatter seeds")


• break up, disperse, scatter -- (cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles")


• spread, scatter, spread out -- (strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table")