DISSIPATE


Meaning of DISSIPATE in English

verb

1.

Synonyms: scatter 1, dispel, disperse

Related Word: crumble, disintegrate

Antonyms: accumulate; concentrate ( as efforts, thoughts )

2.

Synonyms: waste 2, blow, blunder (away), consume, fool (away), fritter, frivol away, squander, throw away, trifle (away)

Related Word: disappear, evanesce, evaporate, vanish

Antonyms: absorb ( as time, attention )

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