Synonyms for disperse

Synonyms for (verb) disperse

Synonyms: disperse, break up, scatter

Definition: cause to separate

Usage: break up kidney stones; disperse particles

Similar words: change integrity

Definition: change in physical make-up


Synonyms: diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, spread, pass around, broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, propagate

Definition: cause to become widely known

Usage: spread information; circulate a rumor; broadcast the news

Similar words: publicise, publicize, air, bare

Definition: make public

Usage: She aired her opinions on welfare


Synonyms: dot, dust, disperse, sprinkle, scatter

Definition: distribute loosely

Usage: He scattered gun powder under the wagon

Similar words: discharge

Definition: pour forth or release

Usage: discharge liquids


Synonyms: disperse

Definition: separate (light) into spectral rays

Usage: the prosm disperses light

Similar words: separate

Definition: divide into components or constituents

Usage: Separate the wheat from the chaff


Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out

Definition: move away from each other

Usage: The crowds dispersed; The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached;

Similar words: part, split, separate

Definition: go one's own way; move apart

Usage: The friends separated after the party


Synonyms: scatter, dispel, disperse, dissipate, break up

Definition: to cause to separate and go in different directions

Usage: She waved her hand and scattered the crowds

Similar words: divide, separate

Definition: make a division or separation


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