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scatter

[skat-er] / ˈskæt ər /
VERB
strew, disperse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discard distribute divide fling litter pour shatter shower spray spread sprinkle
STRONG
besprinkle broadcast cast derange diffuse disband dispel disseminate dissipate disunite diverge expend intersperse migrate part scramble separate set sever shed sow spend sunder
WEAK
disject put to flight run away set asunder split up take off in all directions throw around throw out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
collect gather hold keep maintain retain
STRONG
accumulate combine join receive save unite

Example Sentences

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Even threats that are shot down scatter dangerous shrapnel over large areas, and airports are often at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Lee has sought to repair ties with North Korea since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to scatter propaganda over Pyongyang.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Larger beads scatter more sound than smaller ones.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

The players are scheduled to scatter Wednesday, returning to spring training camps throughout Arizona and Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Flames scatter crazily, lighting the brush, swiftly sweeping up several other trees.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes