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

[ Syn: disperse , dispel , break up , scatter ]

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

[ Syn: disperse , scatter , spread out ]

spend frivolously and unwisely; Fritter away ones inheritance

[ Syn: fritter , frivol away , shoot , fritter away , fool , fool away ]

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