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waste vs dissipation

dissipation vs waste

waste and dissipation both are nouns.

waste is an adjective but dissipation is not an adjective.

waste is a verb but dissipation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
dissipation Yes No No No
As nouns, waste and dissipation are synonyms defined as:
  • waste and dissipation: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
Other synonyms of waste include wastefulness.
waste (noun) dissipation (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
the trait of wasting resources breaking up and scattering by dispersion
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
waste (adjective) dissipation (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste (verb) dissipation (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 waste and dissipation

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