éparpiller

Definitions of éparpiller
  1. verb
    distribute loosely
    synonyms: arroser, joncher, répandre
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    types:
    arroser, vaporiser
    scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
    éclabousser
    dash a liquid upon or against
    arroser, répandre
    cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
    type of:
    débiter, verser
    pour forth or release
  2. verb
    spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
    synonyms: répandre
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    types:
    joncher
    cover by strewing
    recouvrir de détritus
    make a place messy by strewing garbage around
    type of:
    répandre, se propager, se répandre
    distribute or disperse widely
  3. verb
    cover by strewing
    synonyms: joncher
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    type of:
    répandre
    spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
  4. verb
    to cause to separate and go in different directions
    synonyms: disperser, dissiper
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    type of:
    diviser, séparer
    make a division or separation
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