Synonyms for scattering

Synonyms for (noun) scattering

Synonyms: scatter, scattering, strewing

Definition: the act of scattering

Similar words: spread, spreading

Definition: act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time


Synonyms: dispersion, scattering

Definition: spreading widely or driving off

Similar words: spread, spreading

Definition: process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space


Synonyms: sprinkle, sprinkling, scattering

Definition: a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

Similar words: rain shower, shower

Definition: a brief period of precipitation

Usage: the game was interrupted by a brief shower


Synonyms: scattering

Definition: the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions

Similar words: natural action, natural process, action, activity

Definition: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

Usage: the action of natural forces; volcanic activity


Synonyms: sprinkling, scattering

Definition: a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

Usage: the first scatterings of green; a sprinkling of grey at his temples

Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity

Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude


Visual thesaurus for scattering