disperse

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

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

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

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

separate (light) into spectral rays; "the prosm disperses light"

cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"