pand

/pænd/

Definitions

1. verb

to spread or cause something to spread

“The news began to pand quickly across the country.”

2. verb

to spread or open something, especially a door or a leaf

“The gardener had to pand the large leaves to water them properly.”

3. noun

a sudden loud noise, especially one that is made by something breaking or bursting

“The pand of the glass shattering was startling.”

4. noun

a sudden and often violent movement of a crowd or of a part of a crowd

“The pand of the protesters was difficult to control.”

5. noun

a sudden and often violent movement of a crowd or of a part of a crowd, especially of people or animals

“The pand of the birds was a beautiful sight to see.”

6. verb

to cause something to spread or become widespread

“The company began to pand its influence globally.”

Synonyms

  • circulate
  • disseminate
  • spread

Antonyms

  • contain
  • suppress