Definition of Squander

1. Verb. Spend thoughtlessly; throw away. "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree"

Exact synonyms: Blow, Waste
Generic synonyms: Expend, Use
Related verbs: Blow
Specialized synonyms: Burn
Derivative terms: Squanderer, Waste, Waste, Waster
Antonyms: Conserve

2. Verb. Spend extravagantly. "Waste not, want not"
Exact synonyms: Consume, Ware, Waste
Specialized synonyms: Dissipate, Fool, Fool Away, Fritter, Fritter Away, Frivol Away, Shoot, Luxuriate, Wanton, Lavish, Shower, Overspend, Fling, Splurge
Generic synonyms: Drop, Expend, Spend
Derivative terms: Squanderer, Squandering, Waste, Waster

Definition of Squander

1. v. t. To scatter; to disperse.

2. v. i. To spend lavishly; to be wasteful.

3. n. The act of squandering; waste.

Definition of Squander

1. to spend wastefully [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Squander

squamous metaplasia of amnion
squamous odontogenic tumour
squamous part of frontal bone
squamous part of occipital bone
squamous part of temporal bone
squamous pearl
squamous suture
squamozygomatic
squamula
squamula
squamulas
squamule
squamule
squamules
squamulose
squander (current term)
squandered
squanderer
squanderers
squandering
squandermania
squanders
square
square
square(a)
square(p)
square-bashing
square-built
square-dance music
square-rigged

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