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Synonyms
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Meaning:
consumption

the process of consuming food, energy, materials etc or the quantity consumed

devouring; use

debauchery

an immoral style of living

immoral self-indulgence

decadence

the fall to a lower standard (in morals, art, literature etc)

perversion; deterioration of morality

distraction

(a person, thing) that distracts a person; something that holds the attention and gives pleasure

having one's attention drawn away

entertainment

the process of entertaining or being entertained

amusement, pleasure

expenditure

the act of spending or using (money)

payment

extravagance

the act, condition, of being extravagant; something that is extremely expensive

indulgence; waste

malapropism

an incorrect use of a word that is similar to another one, such as 'a city with many aversions' (for diversions)

abuse; wrong application

misuse

(an instance of) using power, an instrument, money etc wrongly

abuse; wrong application

orgy

an occasion of wild merry-making; a drunken or immoral act for amusement

celebration devoted to sensual enjoyment

radiation

the act of radiating; something radiated: 'radiations emitted by an X-ray apparatus'

dissemination

recreation

(a form of) activity for enjoyment

sports, games, special interests

waste

(of land) that is not or cannot be used; no longer of use; useless; thrown away because not wanted; use without a good purpose; use more of (something) than is necessary

spending, use without thought

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