"dissipation" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Breaking up and scattering by dispersion (synset 107346748)
"the dissipation of the mist"

is a type of: dispersion, scattering - spreading widely or driving off
Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure (synset 100749605)
is a type of: intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence - excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence

same as: dissolution, licentiousness, looseness, profligacy
Useless or profitless activity;
Using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly (synset 100743943)
"if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"

is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
subtypes:
- boondoggle - work of little or no value done merely to look busy
- waste of effort, waste of energy - a useless effort
- waste of material - a useless consumption of material
- waste of money - money spent for inadequate return
- waste of time - the devotion of time to a useless activity
- extravagance, high life, highlife, lavishness, prodigality - excessive spending
- squandering - spending resources lavishly and wastefully
same as: waste, wastefulness