Scatter
Word | SCATTER |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | scat ter |
Pronunciations | /ˈskætə/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Scatter"
What do we mean by scatter?
To cause to separate and go in different directions. intransitive verb
To distribute loosely; strew. intransitive verb
To be strewn over or across. intransitive verb
To diffuse or deflect (radiation or particles). intransitive verb
To allow (hits or walks) in small numbers over several innings. Used of a pitcher. intransitive verb
To separate and go in different directions; disperse. intransitive verb
The act of scattering or the condition of being scattered. noun
Something scattered. noun
In optics, to reflect diffusely or irregularly, as from a rough surface.
To throw loosely about; strew; sprinkle.
To besprinkle or strew as with something thrown here and there.
To separate and drive off in disorder and in all directions; rout; put to disorderly retreat or flight; disperse; dissipate: as, to scatter an enemy's forces; to scatter a mob.
Hence To throw into confusion; overthrow; dispel; put to flight: as, to scatter hopes, fears, plans, etc.
To let fall as by accident or at random; drop.
Synonyms To diffuse, spread, distribute.
3 and Disperse, Dispel, etc. See dissipate.
To separate and disperse; proceed in different directions; hence, to go hither and thither at random.
Specifically, to throw shot too loosely or without concentration of the charge: said of a gun.
To be dispersed or dissipated; to disperse or separate. intransitive verb
The act of scattering or dispersing.
A collection of dispersed objects.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Scatter
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- Antonyms for scatter
- Collect Antonyms
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- Meet Antonyms
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- Convene Antonyms
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