Antonyms for scatter
Grammar : Verb |
Spell : skat-er |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskæt ər |
Definition of scatter
Origin :- mid-12c. (transitive), possibly a northern English variant of Middle English schateren (see shatter), reflecting Norse influence. Intransitive sense from early 15c. Related: Scattered; scattering. As a noun from 1640s.
- verb strew, disperse
- Scatter the fires at once and extinguish the blazing brands.
- Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty
- Scatter the redcoats, drive them off the island, hurl them into the river!
- Extract from : « The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade » by Harry Moore
- Scatter my ashes to all the winds—spread them through all seas.
- Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude
- I could sing 'Scatter seeds of kindness' and 'Yield not to temptation.'
- Extract from : « An Australian Lassie » by Lilian Turner
- Our motto is "Scatter Sunshine," and our song is the prettiest music I ever heard.
- Extract from : « The Lilac Lady » by Ruth Alberta Brown
- Scatter the things anywhere that they will lodge, as soon as they are higher than the dam.
- Extract from : « Will of the Mill » by George Manville Fenn
- Scatter that seed upon the waters, and doubt not of the harvest!
- Extract from : « Colloquies on Society » by Robert Southey
- Scatter a few tufts of the winter Aconite beneath it, and leave them alone.
- Extract from : « The Wild Garden » by William Robinson
- Scatter their fleets by thy tempests at sea, and destroy their armies on land!
- Extract from : « The Rangers » by D. P. Thompson
- Scatter all the rails, plates, and ties down our side of the slope.
- Extract from : « A Tatter of Scarlet » by S. R. Crockett
Synonyms for scatter
- besprinkle
- broadcast
- cast
- derange
- diffuse
- disband
- discard
- disject
- dispel
- disseminate
- dissipate
- distribute
- disunite
- diverge
- divide
- expend
- fling
- intersperse
- litter
- migrate
- part
- pour
- put to flight
- run away
- scramble
- separate
- set
- set asunder
- sever
- shatter
- shed
- shower
- sow
- spend
- split up
- spray
- spread
- sprinkle
- sunder
- take off in all directions
- throw around
- throw out
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