Separate and Scatter

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Separate verb - To go or move in different directions from a central point.

Usage example: the searchers separated in order to cover more ground

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Scatter is a synonym for separate in disperse topic. In some cases you can use "Scatter" instead a verb "Separate".

Scatter verb - To cause (members of a group) to move widely apart.

Usage example: the noise of the backfiring car scattered the pigeons

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Separate is a synonym for scatter in disperse topic. Sometimes you can use "Separate" instead a verb "Scatter", if it concerns topics such as strew.

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