English Dictionary

To strew about; to sprinkle around; to throw down loosely; to deposit or place here and there, esp. in an open or sparse order.
Source : opted (135599)  - auto

To cause to separate in different directions; to reduce from a close or compact to a loose or broken order; to dissipate; to disperse.
Source : opted (135600)  - auto

Hence, to frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow; as, to scatter hopes, plans, or the like.
Source : opted (135601)  - auto

To be dispersed or dissipated; to disperse or separate; as, clouds scatter after a storm.
Source : opted (135602)  - auto