mindmap root((分散)) scatter implies the action of a force that drives parts or units irregularly in many directions: the bowling ball ~ed the pins. disperse implies a wider separation of units and a complete breaking up of the mass or group: police ~d the crowd. dissipate stresses a complete disintegration or dissolution and final disappearance: the fog was ~d by the morning sun. dispel stresses a driving away or getting rid of by or as if by scattering: an authoritative statement that ~led all doubt.