What does ばら撒く mean in Japanese?

to scatter, to disseminate (e.g. a rumor), to spread (e.g. germs), to broadcast, to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets), to hand out freely

ばら撒く (Baramaku) — to scatter · Japanese Dictionary

ばらまく

Baramaku

Usually written in kana.

Other forms: 散蒔く、散播く、バラ蒔く、バラ撒く、ばら蒔く

godan verb, transitive verbto scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to broadcast
godan verb, transitive verbto distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly

彼女は金をばらまくのが好きだった。
She liked throwing her money about.
ベンは悪意から私の噂をばらまいた。
Ben spread a rumor about me out of malice.
その候補者は選挙で大金をばらまいた。
The candidate handed out a great amount of money in the election.

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