Bestrewing is a verb that means to scatter or sprinkle something over an area. There are several synonyms for this word, including strew, sprinkle, spread, sow, scatter, and disperse. Each of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with bestrewing, depending on the context in which it is being used. Strew and scatter refer to the act of throwing something randomly in different directions, while spread and sow indicate a more deliberate and controlled distribution. Sprinkle and disperse generally refer to spreading small particles or substances over an area. Regardless of which synonym is used, they all convey the idea of something being distributed across an area.