scatter

a haphazard distribution in all directions

the act of scattering

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

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

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

sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"

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

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