squander
to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away).
to scatter.
extravagant or wasteful expenditure.
Origin of squander
1synonym study For squander
Other words for squander
Opposites for squander
Other words from squander
- squan·der·er, noun
- squan·der·ing·ly, adverb
- re·squan·der, verb (used with object)
- un·squan·dered, adjective
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How to use squander in a sentence
Fans, pundits, and even players themselves regularly squander the chance to discuss race in meaningful ways.
Ex-NFL Linebacker: We Talk Around Race, Not About It | Carl Banks | October 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet abandoning the push for equality now would squander a rare opportunity.
The Closeted Revolution: Kiev’s Gays Keep Quiet to Deny Putin a Propaganda Win | James Kirchick | April 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I watched the government squander a ridiculous amount of money on technology,” he says.
Even the Most Powerful Man in the World Is at the Mercy of the IT Guy | Jill Lawrence | March 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe need to tell our politicians to not squander our heritage.
Honeywell CEO to Washington: Don’t Squander Our Heritage | Dave Cote | October 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the other hand, if we let fear carry the day, we will squander another key moment to move forward together.
Democrats Disagree on Fracking, and It's Starting to Show | Ilana Glazer | April 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Arbitrary so far as doing the right thing as trustee went, not suffering me, or any one else, to squander a shilling.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series | Mrs. Henry WoodBut a belligerent should not squander on diversions strength which might be employed in the main conflict.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntThen he pointed to the beautifully worked manta, “Did she squander wealth of hers on that?”
The Treasure Trail | Marah Ellis RyanTime is a divine inheritance that no man has a right to squander.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel | Frank G. AllenHe is not content to squander his immense wealth in race-horses and champagne.
American Sketches | Charles Whibley
British Dictionary definitions for squander
/ (ˈskwɒndə) /
rare extravagance or dissipation
Origin of squander
1Derived forms of squander
- squanderer, noun
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