1. (

• disperse ,
• dissipate ,
• dispel ,
• break_up ,
• scatter ,

) to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" ;

2. (

• disperse ,
• dissipate ,
• scatter ,
• spread_out ,

) move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached" ;

3. (

• fritter ,
• frivol_away ,
• dissipate ,
• shoot ,
• fritter_away ,
• fool ,
• fool_away

) spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance" ;

4. (

• dissipate ,

) live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption ;