ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst ˈbɹɔdkæst ˈbɹɑdkæst ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt dɪˈfjuːs dɪˈfjus dɪˈfjuːz dɪˈspɜːs dɪˈspɜ˞s dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt dɪˈstɹɪbjut ɪmˈbjuː ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd pɚˈveɪd ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt sɒft sɔft sɑft spɹɛd spread out; not concentrated in one place a large diffuse organization lacking conciseness a diffuse historical novel cause to become widely known spread information circulate a rumor broadcast the news (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected spread or diffuse through An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration music penetrated the entire building His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks move outward The soldiers fanned out