1
[ noun ] dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

Synonyms

dissolution licentiousness profligacy

Related terms

intemperance dissipate

2
[ noun ] breaking up and scattering by dispersion

Examples

"the dissipation of the mist"

Related terms

dispersion disperse

3
[ noun ] useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

Synonyms

waste wastefulness

Examples

: "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste" "mindless dissipation of natural resources"

Related terms

activity waste_of_time waste_of_material boondoggle waste_of_money extravagance waste_of_effort squandering consume shoot

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Rhymes with

cetacean solicitation resuscitation anticipation emancipation participation irritation precipitation intimidation interpretation visitation levitation trepidation cogitation liquidation decapitation gravitation limitation sanitation invitation cetacean adaptation elation usurpation socialization categorization lubrication globalization mobilization vulgarization mitigation syndication desperation electrification decentralization denationalization inspiration expiration titillation civilization polarization organisation stalinization harmonization gentrification abdication subsidization recrimination collectivization standardization instigation industrialization urbanization improvisation centralization perspiration constipation normalization fertilization miniaturization simplification indemnification monopolization colonization aspiration occupation equalization desalination generalization internationalization rationalization glorification specification inactivation commercialization fabrication capitalization publication destination maximization fumigation computerization characterization detoxification sterilization cultivation fibrillation amortization preoccupation demoralization liberalization rumination exasperation mummification westernization telecommunication respiration depreciation dissociation association substantiation denunciation glaciation appreciation differentiation initiation renunciation pronunciation negotiation arbitration recitation substantiation differentiation oxidation deforestation sedation dictation recuperation operation contemplation evaporation conceptualization oversimplification reparation homogenization incorporation cooperation corp. corp corporation separation preparation syncopation sedition depression secession station designation assassination summation cancellation approximation desolation deflation fascination desiccation fixation resignation hallucination vacillation impersonation vaccination oscillation indignation consummation consolation insulation intoxication isolation machination depiction appropriation procreation aviation variation exfoliation expropriation expatriation retaliation alleviation foliation reaffiliation deviation repudiation affiliation repatriation humiliation remediation radiation relation reconciliation delineation recreation irradiation creation conciliation mediation misappropriation miscreation cremation abbreviation dissertation excitation restoration exacerbation citation haitian haitien circumspection inspection

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

disputation dissipate dissipated disceptation disputatious disputant disputatiously disputed dispatch

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