unherd

/ˈʌnhɜrd/

Definitions

1. verb

to scatter or disperse (animals, people, etc.) from a group or herd

“The cowboys tried to unherd the frightened cattle as they stampeded across the open range.”

2. noun

the act of scattering or dispersing (animals, people, etc.) from a group or herd

“The unherd of panicked tourists caused chaos in the crowded airport terminal.”

Synonyms

  • disperse
  • scatter

Antonyms

  • congregate
  • gather