dissave

dissave
dissaver, n.
/dis sayv"/, v.i., dissaved, dissaving.
1. to withdraw or spend savings, esp. to meet increased living expenses.
2. to save little or nothing or to go into debt, esp. because of increased spending or inflation.
[1935-40; DIS-1 + SAVE1]

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