To scatter things around or to disseminate widely (e.g., rumors, germs); to spread or broadcast.
庭に花の種をばらまいて、春に芽が出るのを待った。
I scattered flower seeds in the garden and waited for them to sprout in spring.
ネット上でデマをばらまくのは重大な問題だ。
Spreading false information online is a serious problem.
風邪のウイルスをばらまかないよう、マスクを着けてください。
Please wear a mask so you don't spread the cold virus.
To distribute widely (e.g., hand out flyers), to give out freely, or to spend money recklessly.
駅前で選挙のビラをばらまいている人たちを見かけた。
I saw people handing out election leaflets in front of the station.
彼は商売で得た金をパーティーでばらまいて評判を落とした。
He ruined his reputation by throwing money around at parties from his business earnings.
会社は新商品のサンプルをイベントでばらまいた。
The company distributed samples of the new product at the event.