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cause to separate
break up kidney stones; disperse particles
(verb) diffuse, disseminate, distribute, spread, pass around, broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, propagate
cause to become widely known
spread information; circulate a rumor; broadcast the news
(verb) dot, dust, sprinkle, scatter
distribute loosely
He scattered gun powder under the wagon
(verb) dissipate, scatter, spread out
move away from each other
The crowds dispersed; The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached;
(verb) scatter, dispel, dissipate, break up
to cause to separate and go in different directions
She waved her hand and scattered the crowds