Meaning & use

squander

verb·Academic

To waste money, time, or resources carelessly on something of little value.

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He squandered his inheritance on gambling within just a few years.

The team squandered an early lead by playing too cautiously in the second half.

A note on using this word

Squander emphasizes carelessness or foolishness in wasting something valuable, unlike the neutral verb spend.

Words with a similar meaning

wastefritter awaymisuse

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