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squander

UK
/ˈskwɒn.də/
US
/ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/

Übersetzungen

squanderverb
squandered
Präteritum
squandered
Partizip Perfekt
squandering
Gerundium
UK
/ˈskwɒn.də/
US
/ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/
gâcherS’emploie pour une occasion, une chance ou un espoir.
She squandered her chance to win the championship by making careless mistakes.
Elle a gâché sa chance de remporter le championnat en commettant des erreurs d’inattention.
He squandered his entire inheritance on luxury cars and extravagant vacations.
Il a gaspillé tout son héritage en voitures de luxe et en vacances extravagantes.
Synonyme
waste
dissipate
lavish
spend
throw away
misspend
squander away
Antonyme
hoard
save
conserve
squandersubstantiv
squanders
Pl.
UK
/ˈskwɒn.də/
US
/ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/
Rare and somewhat archaic; refers to wasteful expenditure or the act of squandering.
The project turned out to be a complete squander of public funds.
Le projet s’est avéré être un gaspillage complet de fonds publics.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
dilapidationRegistre soutenu.
Synonyme
waste
wastefulness
dissipation
squandering
profligacy
extravagance
prodigality
improvidence
dissipation of resources

Definitionen

squanderverb
To waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner.
He squandered his entire inheritance on luxury cars and extravagant vacations.
To allow an opportunity to pass or be lost.
She squandered her chance to win the championship by making careless mistakes.
squandersubstantiv
Wasteful or reckless expenditure; the act or instance of squandering.
The project turned out to be a complete squander of public funds.
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