dissipation
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(noun) breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist" |
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Related Words: dispersion, scattering |
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(noun) dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure |
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Synonyms: dissolution, licentiousness, profligacy |
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Related Words: intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence |
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(noun) useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly: "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipaton of natural resources" |
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Synonyms: waste, wastefulness |
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Related Words: activity, extravagance, lavishness, prodigality, squandering, waste of effort, waste of energy, waste of material, waste of money, waste of time |
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