SCATTER


Meaning of SCATTER in English

n. Function: verb

1 to cause to separate or break up FF1C; the rain scattered the crowd FF1E;

Synonyms: dispel, disperse, dissipate

Related Words: break up, shatter; disband; diverge, divide, part, separate, sever

Contrasted Words: assemble, congregate, convene; accumulate, amass, collect, concentrate, crowd

Antonyms: gather

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Synonyms: STREW 1, bestrew, broadcast, disject, disseminate, sow, straw

Related Words: dispense, distribute; cast, discard, shed; besprinkle, sprinkle

Contrasted Words: accumulate, amass, concentrate

Antonyms: collect

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