Spreading - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate (syn: airing, dissemination)
- act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (syn: spread)
Extra examples
A mysterious illness has been spreading through the city.
He was accused of spreading propaganda.
He had been spreading gossip about his coworkers.
...terrified forest creatures in a headlong retreat from the rapidly spreading fire...
The spreading of the disease caused mass hysteria in the village.
...the neighborhood chatterbox has again been spreading malicious gossip...
She was spreading scandalous rumors about him.
Flowers were spreading their fragrance.
With its spreading stems, ivy makes good ground cover.
The work of monks was crucial in spreading Christianity.
We tried to stop the flames from spreading, but we knew it was hopeless.
Andy loves spreading rumours about his colleagues.
They are spreading the word about the benefits of immunization.
...analogized the White House scandal to a cancer that was spreading to every internal organ of the body...
The disease was spreading more rapidly than expected.
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