scattered

(verb) to cause to separate and go in different directions. Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter. Example: "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds."

(verb) move away from each other. Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out. Examples: "The crowds dispersed." "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";."

(verb) distribute loosely. Synonyms: scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse. Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon."

(verb) sow by scattering. Synonyms: scatter. Example: "Scatter seeds."

(verb) cause to separate. Synonyms: break up, disperse, scatter. Examples: "Break up kidney stones." "Disperse particles."

(verb) strew or distribute over an area. Synonyms: spread, scatter, spread out. Examples: "He spread fertilizer over the lawn." "Scatter cards across the table."

(adj) occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space. Examples: "Scattered showers." "Scattered villages."

(adj) lacking orderly continuity. Synonyms: confused, disconnected, disjointed, disordered, garbled, illogical, unconnected. Examples: "A confused set of instructions." "A confused dream about the end of the world." "Disconnected fragments of a story." "Scattered thoughts."