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

This raises questions about how populations became separated or whether undiscovered connections or dispersal routes exist. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

And with that the show is done, Melanie withdraws, all understand that Circle’s circle is complete—no stomping or calling for an encore—and an orderly dispersal of Cry Babies begins. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 13 July 2026

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