Synonyms for
Disperse
Definition
to scatter or spread widely
Synonyms & similar words
circularise
spreadout
dissipate
dispel
disseminate
broadcast
diffuse
passaround
sprinkle
circularize
propagate
spread
distribute
dust
dot
scatter
breakup
circulate
distribute
spread
scatter
disseminate
broadcast
circulate
propagate
diffuse
sow
strew
sprinkle
disband
scatter
dissolve
vanish
evaporate
disappear
fade
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- disperse the crowd
- disperse the fog
- disperse the gas
- disperse the population
- disperse the seeds
- disperse the crowd quickly
- disperse the crowd peacefully
Word family
Usage note
Often used in scientific contexts to describe the spreading of particles or energy. Can also refer to the act of breaking up a group of people.
Example sentences
- The wind will disperse the clouds.
- The teacher will disperse the students to work on different tasks.
- The protesters were dispersed by the police.
- The seeds will disperse and grow into new plants.
- The smoke will disperse into the air.
Quotes
The morning mist begins to disperse.
Friendship should not be regarded as a duty nor disperse in a misunderstanding.
Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it's yours.