3. Hence, to frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow; as, to scatter hopes, plans, or the like.
Syn.
— To disperse; dissipate; spread; strew.
SCATTER
Scat"ter, v. i.
Defn: To be dispersed or dissipated; to disperse or separate; as, clouds scatter after a storm.
SCATTER-BRAIN
Scat"ter-brain`, n.
Defn: A giddy or thoughtless person; one incapable of concentration or attention. [Written also scatter-brains.]
SCATTER-BRAINED
Scat"ter-brained`, a.
Defn: Giddy; thoughtless.
SCATTERED
Scat"tered, a.
1. Dispersed; dissipated; sprinkled, or loosely spread.