Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Disperse.
How to pronounce disperse:
UK
Disperse - as a verb
Distribute loosely
Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dotdustscattersprinkleHypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
To cause to separate and go in different directions
Example: "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break updispeldissipatescatterHypernyms (Closely Related)
divideseparateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to separate
Example: "Break up kidney stones"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break upscatterHypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move away from each other
Example: "The crowds dispersed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissipatescatterHypernyms (Closely Related)
partseparatesplitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Separate (light) into spectral rays
Example: "The prism disperses light"
Cause to become widely known
Example: "Spread information"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broadcastcircularisecircularizecirculatediffusedisseminatedistributepass aroundpropagatespreadHypernyms (Closely Related)
airbarepublicisepublicizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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."
Word Game Points
Is DISPERSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disperse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDISPERSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DISPERSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disperse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISPERSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.