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consume vs squander

squander vs consume

consume and squander both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consume No No Yes No
squander No No Yes No
As verbs, squander is a hyponym of consume; that is, squander is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: use up (resources or materials)
  • squander: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
As verbs, consume and squander are synonyms defined as:
  • consume and squander: spend extravagantly
Other synonyms of consume include ware, waste.
consume (verb) squander (verb)
engage fully spend extravagantly
serve oneself to, or consume regularly spend thoughtlessly; throw away
use up (resources or materials)
spend extravagantly
eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
Difference between consume and squander

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