disperse

dispersed dispersing disperses
Verb
1. distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
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2. to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
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3. move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
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4. cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
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5. cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
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