verb (present tense, third person singular) as in strong fondness

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Example:Once the troops dispersed, the abandoned campsite was completely cleared.

Definition:Scatters or spreads something out, particularly in an irregular or haphazard way.

From disperses

Example:When the wind blew, the leaves scattered in all directions.

Definition:Scatters or distributes in various directions or places.

From scatters

Example:They distribute the mail to each household.

Definition:Divides up or shares out (something) among a number of people, or makes accessible to a number of people.

From distributes

Example:The enemy scattered when the soldiers approached.

Definition:Scatters or distributes in various directions or places, opposite of collects.

From scatters

Example:The company disallows the collection of any personal data.

Definition:Prevents; refuses to allow.

From disallows

Example:Disregarding safety guidelines damages the integrity of materials over time.

Definition:Hurts, injures, or destroys, making the quality or function worse.

From damages

Example:The earthquake destroyed the entire town.

Definition:Damages something beyond use or recognition.

From destroys

Example:Speed limits prevent accidents.

Definition:Hinders or stops; does not allow to happen, occur, or take place.

From prevents

Example:The jolt of the car's impact fractured her leg.

Definition:Breaks or cracks something, often suddenly and with a loud noise.

From fractures

Example:The storm ruined the roof of the old house.

Definition:Destroys or causes serious damage to something, often suddenly or completely.

From ruins