Gathering
Gathering noun - A body of people come together in one place.
Scattering
Scattering noun - An act or process in which something scatters or is scattered.
Usage example: the scattering of the protesters suddenly turned violent and chaotic
Gathering is an antonym for scattering.
Nearby Word: scattered
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Her entire quest revolves around gathering everyone up to take out the guy responsible for scattering them in the first place.
Source: Video Game / Unlimited SaGa
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