Squander Synonyms and Antonyms

skwŏndər
To spend (money) excessively and usually foolishly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. waste
  2. fritter away
  3. consume
  4. throw away
  5. blow
  6. spend
  7. dissipate
  8. spend lavishly
  9. fool away
  10. riot away
  11. trifle away
  12. ware
Antonyms:
  1. save
  2. make good use of
  3. manage
  4. hoard
  5. set-aside
To spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. waste

Squander Sentence Examples

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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