dissipate

Definition of dissipate

Verbs

to cause to separate and go in different directions
Synonyms:
break up, dispel, disperse, scatter
Types:
disband
cause to break up or cease to function
Type of:
divide, separate
make a division or separation
move away from each other
Synonyms:
disperse, scatter, spread out
Types:
aerosolise, aerosolize
become dispersed as an aerosol
break
scatter or part
volley
be dispersed in a volley
Type of:
part, separate, split
go one's own way; move apart
spend frivolously and unwisely
Synonyms:
fool, fool away, fritter, fritter away, frivol away, shoot
Type of:
consume, squander, ware, waste
spend extravagantly
live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption
Type of:
live
lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style

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Words that contain dissipate

dissipated