Lesson 14-Mercy at Appomattox Word study Synonyms 8.disperse distribute v, a. to scatter or spread in different scatter directions, so as to be no longer present spread b. to place at different points Antonyms collect Examples: gather Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd Groups of police were dispersed all along the street where the Queen was to pass. WBTLE BACW B T L E I. Word Study 8. disperse v. a. to scatter or spread in different directions, so as to be no longer present b. to place at different points Examples: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Groups of police were dispersed all along the street where the Queen was to pass. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox distribute scatter spread Synonyms collect gather Antonyms