dɪˈspɜːs dɪˈspɜ˞s ˈdɪsɪpeɪt fuːl ˈfɹɪtə ˈfɹɪtɚ ˈskætə ˈskætɚ spend frivolously and unwisely Fritter away one's inheritance move away from each other The crowds dispersed The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached to cause to separate and go in different directions She waved her hand and scattered the crowds live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption