squander
Say it: SKWON-duh /ˈskwɑndɚ/ · verb
What “squander” means
Carelessly waste money, time or a valuable chance.
More precisely: To waste money, time or opportunities carelessly.
Example: “Don't squander your lunch break scrolling — get outside for twenty minutes.”
When to use it
For wasting something valuable through careless choices. Usually critical, in everyday talk about money, time, talent or opportunities.
Similar words
waste, fritter away, misspend
Quick check
You spend all your rent money on things you do not need and never use. What do you do?
squander or invest?
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squander
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