💨dissipate

verb
/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/

Meaning

to scatter or disperse; to gradually disappear or waste away
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
To waste or spend frivolously; to disappear or disperse gradually.

Example Sentences

The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose.

The tension in the room slowly dissipated.

His energy dissipated due to excessive stress.

Example Expressions

dissipate energy

Synonyms

disperse, scatter, vanish, evaporate, squander, fade, waste
Entry 1
disperse, scatter, vanish, evaporate, squander
Entry 2
disperse, fade, vanish
Entry 3
disperse, scatter, waste

Antonyms

accumulate, gather, collect, intensify, preserve
Entry 1
accumulate, gather, collect
Entry 2
accumulate, intensify, gather
Entry 3
accumulate, gather, preserve

Collocations

dissipate anger, dissipate energy, dissipate tension, dissipate heat

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To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.

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