scatter

Strew or distribute over an area.

“scatter cards across the table”

Move away from each other.

“The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached”

To cause to separate and go in different directions.

“She waved her hand and scattered the crowds”

Cause to separate.

Distribute loosely.

“He scattered gun powder under the wagon”

Sow by scattering.

“scatter seeds”

The act of scattering.

A haphazard distribution in all directions.