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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At the same time, the crackdown has prompted many large operations to scatter, making them harder to track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

Protesters scatter, ducking into the gaps between buildings and pavement.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Old Timothy turned and cracked his whip over the heads of the pirates, to scatter the crowd.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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