Synonyms for Disperse (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (to cause to separate and go in different directions):
dispel, dissipate, scatter, break up
WordNet sense 2 (move away from each other):
spread out
WordNet sense 3 (distribute loosely):
dot, dust, sprinkle
WordNet sense 4 (cause to become widely known):
broadcast, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disseminate, distribute, propagate, spread, circularise, diffuse, pass around
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