dissipate

/ˈdɪsəˌpeɪt/
verb
  1. To gradually disappear or cause something to disappear, especially by breaking up and scattering.
    • Exercise can help dissipate stress and improve your mood.
    • The morning fog began to dissipate as the sun rose.
    • The crowd dissipated after the concert ended.
  2. To waste or squander money, time, or resources foolishly.
    • Don't dissipate your energy on pointless arguments.
    • He dissipated his entire inheritance on luxury cars and parties.
    • The company dissipated its funds on bad investments.
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