v. t. | 1. | To scatter completely; to disperse and cause to disappear; - used esp. of the dispersion of things that can never again be collected or restored. |
2. | To destroy by wasteful extravagance or lavish use; to squander. | |
v. i. | 1. | To separate into parts and disappear; to waste away; to scatter; to disperse; to vanish; |
2. | To be extravagant, wasteful, or dissolute in the pursuit of pleasure; to engage in dissipation. |
Verb | 1. | dissipate - to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" |
2. | dissipate - move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"; | |
3. | dissipate - spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance" | |
4. | dissipate - live a life or pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption |