Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun dissipation

3 senses of dissipation

Sense 1
dissipation -- (breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist")
       => dispersion, scattering -- (spreading widely or driving off)

Sense 2
profligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness -- (dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure)
       => intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence -- (excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language")

Sense 3
waste, wastefulness, dissipation -- (useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources")
       => activity -- (any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity")