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dissipation vs waste

waste vs dissipation

dissipation and waste both are nouns.

dissipation is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

dissipation is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dissipation Yes No No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, dissipation and waste are synonyms defined as:
  • dissipation and waste: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
Other synonyms of dissipation include wastefulness.
dissipation (noun) waste (noun)
dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
breaking up and scattering by dispersion the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
dissipation (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
dissipation (verb) waste (verb)
become physically weaker
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
cause to grow thin or weak
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
spend extravagantly
use inefficiently or inappropriately
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
run off as waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
dispose of
Difference between dissipation and waste

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