Definitions of scatter:

• noun:   the act of scattering
• noun:   a haphazard distribution in all directions
• verb:   distribute loosely

  Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

• verb:   sow by scattering

  Example: "Scatter seeds"

• verb:   strew or distribute over an area

  Example: "Scatter cards across the table"

• verb:   cause to separate
• verb:   move away from each other

  Example: "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"

• verb:   to cause to separate and go in different directions

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