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DISSIPATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dissipates.

How to pronounce dissipates:

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Dissipates - as a verb

To cause to separate and go in different directions

Example: "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break updispeldispersescatter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
divideseparate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move away from each other

Example: "The crowds dispersed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispersescatter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
partseparatesplit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spend frivolously and unwisely

Example: "Fritter away one's inheritance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foolfool awayfritterfritter awayfrivol awayshoot

Live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption

Example Sentences

"The smoke slowly dissipates into the air."
"The tension in the room dissipates as everyone starts to laugh."
"The morning fog dissipates with the rising sun."
"His excitement quickly dissipates when he realizes he lost the game."
"The heat from the coffee dissipates as the drink cools down."
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Word Game Points

Is DISSIPATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissipates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISSIPATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISSIPATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissipates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISSIPATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DISSIPATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissipates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISSIPATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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