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Sparse, uneven, or describing an irregular pattern
“The scattering clouds in the sky created a picturesque sunset.”
A small, dispersed amount of something
“The only spot of colour in the room was a street map on the back of the door, embossed with a random scattering of candy-colour headed pins.”
An act or process by which something is dispersed or scattered
“The scattering of seeds by the wind allows for the propagation of various plant species in different locations.”
The action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body
The dispersion or spread of any people from their original homeland
The act of repelling or the condition of being repelled
Rubbish left lying in an open or public place
Present participle for to scatter or sprinkle, typically over a wide area
“Add the rice cake pieces, scatter the icing sugar on top of them, and let them caramelize over a medium heat.”
Present participle for to diffuse or radiate over an area
“Bombardment with high-energy radiation excites the molecules, which scatter light throughout the surrounding space.”
Present participle for to throw things, especially over a wide area
“Students discuss the oppression endured by workers while they scatter their rubbish around for the unfortunate cleaners.”
Present participle for to (cause to) separate and go in different directions
“When the afternoon grew torrid, the crowd would scatter and shelter themselves.”
Present participle for to flee, especially by scattering in different directions
“At my Minnesota bird feeder, the smaller birds would scatter when a bluejay flew in.”
Present participle for to pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
Present participle for to cause disorder or confusion in
Present participle for to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
Present participle for to drive away or cause to disperse
Present participle for to place into the ground or soil to grow
Present participle for to move continuously or freely through a space, area or population
Present participle for to cause to retreat in disorder
(usually "thin out") Present participle for to make or become less dense, crowded, or numerous
Present participle for to eject forcibly and in a stream
Present participle for to completely destroy or devastate
Present participle for to separate or force apart
Present participle for to eliminate from view or from being physically present
Present participle for to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on
Present participle for to knock someone or something down or over
Present participle for to move or travel very quickly
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