scattering vs throng

scattering

noun
  • The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates. 

  • The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions. 

  • A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points. 

throng

noun
  • A group of people crowded or gathered closely together. 

  • A group of things; a host or swarm. 

verb
  • To crowd or press, as persons; to oppress or annoy with a crowd of living beings. 

  • To congregate. 

  • To crowd into a place, especially to fill it. 

adj
  • Filled with persons or objects; crowded. 

  • Busy; hurried. 

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