Synonyms of dispersal

dispersal

noun

di-ˈspər-səl 

as in dispersion

an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered

the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dispersion
• scattering
• dissipation
• dissemination
• diffusion
• disbandment
• separation
• dissolution
• split
• breakup
• disunion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concentration
• collection
• assembly
• gathering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dispersal

The Israeli military told NPR that during an operation in Nablus, Palestinians had thrown rocks at the soldiers who responded with what the military called crowd-dispersal measures and later with live fire. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 26 June 2026

These sweet fruits attract birds and other animals in the summer, which encourages seed dispersal and the rapid spread of the plants through their feces. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026

The dispersal of these funds still needs to be approved as part of the city budget, which is to be adopted by the City Council by the end of June, ahead of the start of the fiscal year starting on July 1. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 June 2026

The flies have historically been bred at a facility in Panama, and the USDA announced a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas. — Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026