scatter

Definition

  • verb: to cause (things or people) to separate and go in different directions
  • verb: to cause to separate widely
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: dissipate, strew, spread

Examples

  • The weather forecast calls for 'scattered' [='occasional'] showers all day.

  • The crowd 'scattered' [='dispersed'] when the police arrived.

  • There was a 'scatter of' empty cans and bottles on the lawn.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I found him. Hello, Dr. Banner. Ultron didn't go after Jarvis 'cause he was angry. He attacked him because he was scared of what he can do. So Jarvis went underground. Okay, scattered, dumped his memory. But not his protocols. He didn't even know he was in there, until I pieced him together. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • (..) Do you want to see me working as a seamstress ? ls that what you want ? To see our fine things sold at auction ? Our memories scattered to the winds ! lt's so unfair. Of course it's unfair. We're women. Our choices are never easy. Hmm ? (..)
    1997 Titanic
  • (..) Unless, of course, he put her in standing on end. Then he wouldn't need a knife and saw. No, my idea is she's scattered all over town. Leg in the East River-- Oh, Stella, please. No, there's something in there though. Those flowers have been (..)
    1954 Rear Window