Dissipate Definition & Meaning
dissipate
- verb
- to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
- move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
- spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance"
- live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption
"Dissipate" in song lyrics
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"Undermine me, and see your future dissipate"
Inspectah Deck f/ Billy Danze, Kurupt — Gotta Bang -
"Make hate dissipate"
Living Legends — Black Glass
Words that rhyme with dissipate
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does dissipate mean?
- to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"; spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance" live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption
- What part of speech is dissipate?
- Dissipate is a verb.
- How many definitions does dissipate have?
- Dissipate has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).