Definition of scatter

• v. t. - To strew about; to sprinkle around; to throw down loosely; to deposit or place here and there, esp. in an open or sparse order.
• v. t. - To cause to separate in different directions; to reduce from a close or compact to a loose or broken order; to dissipate; to disperse.
• v. t. - Hence, to frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow; as, to scatter hopes, plans, or the like.
• v. i. - To be dispersed or dissipated; to disperse or separate; as, clouds scatter after a storm.