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Another word for squander

Verb

  1. To use up foolishly or needlessly

    2. See also:

    save

  2. To spend (money) excessively and usually foolishly

    3. See also:

    save

Another word for squander

Noun

  1. Excessive or imprudent expenditure

    2. See also:

    save

    careful

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Another word for squander

Verb
    2. See also:

    waste

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Sentence Examples

  • In spite of his somewhat extravagant living, he left an ample fortune to his spendthrift son, who did his best to squander it as soon as possible.

  • It's so easy to squander valuable time browsing social media.

  • When you go to Las Vegas, try not to squander your money in the casinos. Go see a show!

  • Amelia tried her hardest not to squander her attention on people that would not return it.

  • Do not squander the time you have for the test because there are many questions to answer.

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