Synonyms of scattering

Noun

1. scattering, sprinkling, small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount

usage: a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples"

2. scattering, natural process, natural action, action, activity

usage: the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions

3. scattering, sprinkle, sprinkling, shower, rain shower

usage: a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

4. dispersion, scattering, spread, spreading

usage: spreading widely or driving off

5. scatter, scattering, strewing, spread, spreading

usage: the act of scattering

Verb

1. disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter, separate, divide

usage: to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

2. disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out, separate, part, split

usage: move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";

3. scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse, discharge

usage: distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

4. scatter, sow, seed

usage: sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"

5. break up, disperse, scatter, change integrity

usage: cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"

6. spread, scatter, spread out, circulate, pass around, pass on, distribute

usage: strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"

Definition and meaning of scattering (Dictionary)