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dissave

American  
[dis-seyv] / dɪsˈseɪv /

verb (used without object)

dissaved, dissaving

  1. to withdraw or spend savings, especially to meet increased living expenses.

  2. to save little or nothing or to go into debt, especially because of increased spending or inflation.

Other Word Forms

  • dissaver noun

Etymology

Origin of dissave

First recorded in 1935–40; dis- 1 + save 1

Example Sentences

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But now as they actually do retire and old-age dependency ratios rise, they actively run down those savings while governments also "dissave" even more to support them via healthcare and pension provisions.

From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2022

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