n. the act of scattering

v. sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"

v. move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";

v. to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

v. strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"