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DISPERSE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Disperse.

How to pronounce disperse:

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Disperse - as a verb

Distribute loosely

Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dotdustscattersprinkle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To cause to separate and go in different directions

Example: "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break updispeldissipatescatter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
divideseparate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to separate

Example: "Break up kidney stones"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break upscatter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move away from each other

Example: "The crowds dispersed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissipatescatter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
partseparatesplit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Separate (light) into spectral rays

Example: "The prism disperses light"

Disperse - as an adjective

Scattered or spread out.

Example Sentences

"The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd."
"As soon as the bell rang, students began to disperse from the classroom."
"The wind helped disperse the smoke from the fire."
"The organization aims to disperse funds to those in need."
"It took some time for the fog to disperse and reveal the mountain view."
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Word Game Points

Is DISPERSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disperse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISPERSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DISPERSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disperse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPERSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DISPERSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disperse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPERSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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