dissipate
Verbs
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(v) to cause to separate and go in different directions
- She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
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(v) move away from each other
- The crowds dispersed
- The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
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(v) spend frivolously and unwisely
- Fritter away one's inheritance
- (v) live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption