espalhar
es.pa.lhar
[espaλ′ar]
vtd+vpr
1 to spread.
2 to scatter about, strew.
3 to divulge, reveal.
4 espalhar-se a) to disband, scatter. b) to become known: o boato espalhou-se rapidamente / the rumour spread like wildfire.Expressõesespalhar um boato to spread a rumour.