verb
1.
to cause to separate or break up
the rain scattered the crowd
Synonyms: dispel, disperse, dissipate
Related Word: break up, shatter; disband; diverge, divide, part, separate, sever
Contrasted words: assemble, congregate, convene; accumulate, amass, collect, concentrate, crowd
Antonyms: gather
2.
Synonyms: strew 1, bestrew, broadcast, disject, disseminate, sow, straw
Related Word: dispense, distribute; cast, discard, shed; besprinkle, sprinkle
Contrasted words: accumulate, amass, concentrate
Antonyms: collect