Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to broadcast
Usually written using kana alone
ベンは悪意から私の噂をばらまいた。Ben spread a rumor about me out of malice. to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 散蒔く【ばらまく】、散播く【ばらまく】