An excessive or sudden increase or flood (of something).
To cause (something) to be too swollen or large; to become too swollen or large.
To swell or rise above (something, especially the rim of a container, the sides of something hollow, etc.).
The act of scattering or dispersing.
A collection of dispersed objects.
To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
Of a pitcher: to keep down the number of hits or walks.
To deflect (radiation or particles).
To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.
To be dispersed upon.