Definition of squander

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of squander is as below...

Squander (v. t.) To spend lavishly or profusely; to spend prodigally or wastefully; to use without economy or judgment; to dissipate; as, to squander an estate..

Lern More About Squander

Waste :: Waste (v.) The act of wasting, or the state of being wasted; a squandering; needless destruction; useless consumption or expenditure; devastation; loss without equivalent gain; gradual loss or decrease, by use, wear, or decay; as, a waste of property, time, labor, words, etc..
Lose :: Lose (v. t.) Not to employ; to employ ineffectually; to throw away; to waste; to squander; as, to lose a day; to lose the benefits of instruction..
Dissipate :: Dissipate (v. t.) To destroy by wasteful extravagance or lavish use; to squander.
Dilapidation :: Dilapidation (n.) The act of dilapidating, or the state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined, or squandered..
Profuse :: Profuse (v. t.) To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
Spend :: Spend (v. t.) To consume; to waste; to squander; to exhaust; as, to spend an estate in gaming or other vices..
Dissipated :: Dissipated (a.) Squandered; scattered.
Lavish :: Lavish (v. t.) To expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander; as, to lavish money or praise..
Square :: Squanderingly (adv.) In a squandering manner.
Despend :: Despend (v. t.) To spend; to squander. See Dispend.
Dilapidate :: Dilapidate (v. t.) To impair by waste and abuse; to squander.
Squander :: Squander (v. t.) To spend lavishly or profusely; to spend prodigally or wastefully; to use without economy or judgment; to dissipate; as, to squander an estate..
Squander :: Squander (v. i.) To wander at random; to scatter.
Lost :: Lost (v. t.) Not employed or enjoyed; thrown away; employed ineffectually; wasted; squandered; as, a lost day; a lost opportunity or benefit..
Squander :: Squander (v. i.) To spend lavishly; to be wasteful.
Squander :: Squander (v. t.) To scatter; to disperse.
Palter :: Palter (v. t.) To trifle with; to waste; to squander in paltry ways or on worthless things.
Squandering :: Squandered (imp. & p. p.) of Squande.
Waster :: Waster (v. t.) One who, or that which, wastes; one who squanders; one who consumes or expends extravagantly; a spendthrift; a prodigal..
Gamble :: Gamble (v. t.) To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us