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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; to spend recklessly
農繁期になると農家が野菜の種を畑一面に散播いている。
Farmers are scattering seeds in the field.
宣伝のため広告パンフレットを繁華街に散播いた。
I distributed pamphlets throughout the city.
根拠のない悪い噂を無責任に散播くのは良くない。
It's not good to spread bad rumors.