
Disperse
Physical Action
Used when objects or people are physically moving apart.

The demonstrators dispersed peacefully after the rally.
Not Disassemble
'Disperse' implies spreading widely, not taking something apart.

The wind helped to disperse the pollen across the field.
Wide Area
The result often covers a large area, not just a slight expansion.

The farmer used a machine to disperse the fertilizer evenly over the crop.
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DiffuseDispelDisseminateDissipateDistributeScatterSowSpreadStrew
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