Disperse (verb)

1. To cause to spread out or scatter in different directions.
2. To cause to become separated or dispersed into smaller groups or individual pieces.
3. To cause to spread out widely or diffuse into the environment.

Origin:

From latin dispěrgere, meaning to scatter, spread out, or dissipate.

Examples:

1. The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
2. The wind dispersed the seeds throughout the field.
3. The fire quickly dispersed the smoke throughout the room.
4. The manager dispersed the responsibilities among the employees.
5. The explosion dispersed the debris over a large area.