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.

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Other Word Forms

• dissaver
  noun

Etymology

Origin of dissave

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

dissave dissaving

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

The link with government saving was less clear, but they forecast public dissaving would increase as the share of retirees mounts.

From Reuters ● Jun. 24, 2022

But the longer they wait, the weaker the stimulus to economic activity and income, and the more consumers must rely on dissaving to translate their positive sentiment into actual purchases of goods and services.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 20, 2017