Noun
- 1. dissipation, dispersion, scattering
- usage: breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist"
- 2. profligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness, intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence
- usage: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
- 3. waste, wastefulness, dissipation, activity
- usage: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
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