disperse
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To scatter or spread out in different directions, or to make a crowd break up and leave.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Police asked the crowd to _____ peacefully after the event ended."
Answer: disperse
In your own words, what does "disperse" mean?
To scatter or spread out in different directions, or to make a crowd break up and leave.
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