definition of
scatter

[1] #1 scatter v. [disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up] to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds". wn

[2] #2 scatter v. [disperse, dissipate, spread out] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";. wn

[3] #3 scatter v. [sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse] distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon". wn

[4] #4 scatter v. sow by scattering; "scatter seeds". wn

[5] #5 scatter v. [break up, disperse] cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles". wn