dissipate

Verb
  1. To cause to separate and go in different directions (synset 202034269)
    "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
    is a type of: divide, separate - make a division or separation
    subtypes: disband - cause to break up or cease to function
    same as: break up, dispel, disperse, scatter
  2. Move away from each other (synset 202032840)
    "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
    is a type of: part, separate, split - go one's own way; move apart
    subtypes:
    same as: disperse, scatter, spread out
  3. Spend frivolously and unwisely (synset 201198337)
    "Fritter away one's inheritance"
    entail: consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, run through, use up, wipe out - use up (resources or materials)
    is a type of: consume, squander, ware, waste - spend extravagantly
    same as: fool, fool away, fritter, fritter away, frivol away, shoot
  4. Live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption (synset 202620865)
    is a type of: live - lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style

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