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Dissipation

v.

disperse

Meaning: to scatter, cause to scatter

Usage: When the rain began to pour, the crowd at the baseball game quickly dispersed.

dispersal (n.), dispersion (n.), dispersive (adj.)
v.

dissipate

Meaning: to scatter, fade away, or cause to disappear

Usage: The morning fog dissipated as the sun rose over the field.

dissipation (n.)
v.

diffuse

Meaning: to scatter, thin out, break up 2. not concentrated, scattered, disorganized

Usage: The fan helped diffuse the smoke through the open room.

diffusion (n.), diffusor (n.), diffusive (adj.)
v.

dispel

Meaning: to drive away, scatter

Usage: She entered the office as usual on Monday, dispelling the rumor that she had been fired.