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disperse v. [
scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust] distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
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disperse v. [
dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter] to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
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disperse v. [
break up, scatter] cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
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disperse v. [
dissipate, scatter, spread out] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
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disperse v. separate (light) into spectral rays; "the prosm disperses light"
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