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Diffuse

  1. adjective

    (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

    Similar: soft, diffused

  2. adjective

    spread out; not concentrated in one place

    a large diffuse organization

  3. verb

    cause to become widely known

    spread information

    Similar: circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate

  4. verb

    spread or diffuse through

    An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration

    Similar: permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, imbue, riddle