dissipation
noun/ˌdɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,545 most common English word
Meaning
The process of wasting money, energy, or time through excessive or foolish behavior; also, the gradual disappearance of something.
Example sentence
Years of dissipation had left him without savings or close friends.
Synonyms & related words
- squandering
- waste
- excess
- debauchery
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