dissipate

[dis-uh-peyt] / ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt /

VERB

expend, spend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deplete use up

STRONG

blow consume dump lavish misspend misuse squander waste

WEAK

be wasteful with burn up fritter away indulge oneself kiss goodbye run through throw away trifle away

Antonyms

STRONG

build hoard save starve

WEAK

accumulate appear collect gather

VERB

disappear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dispel disperse dissolve evaporate spread vanish

STRONG

evanesce scatter

WEAK

drive away melt away run dry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appear assemble collect garner gather

WEAK

accumulate hoard save

Example Sentences

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The bullish analysts may be wrong, and the wave of demand for networking solutions may dissipate.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Economists say it could take a few more months for the data fog to dissipate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

The added devices give unexpected power on the old lines more places to dissipate into the earth.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

All of the disappointments dissipate with one lucky spin.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

If Clare refused to enter the realms willingly, would he slowly dissipate into nothing?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman