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dissipate v. [
disperse, dispel, break up, scatter] to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
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dissipate v. [
disperse, scatter, spread out] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
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dissipate v. [
fritter, frivol away, shoot, fritter away, fool, fool away] spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance"
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dissipate v. live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption
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