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SQUANDER

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Squander.

How to pronounce squander:

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Squander - as a verb

Spend thoughtlessly; throw away

Example: "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waste8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expend16use3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spend extravagantly

Example: "Waste not, want not"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consume11ware7waste8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drop7expend16spend8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He squandered his inheritance on extravagant purchases."
"She regretted squandering her youth on frivolous pursuits."
"They squandered their time by procrastinating instead of studying."
"The government was accused of squandering taxpayer money on unnecessary projects."
"He was warned not to squander his talent and to focus on his career."
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Word Game Points

Is SQUANDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, squander is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SQUANDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is SQUANDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, squander is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SQUANDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SQUANDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, squander is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SQUANDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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