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deplete vs squander

squander vs deplete

deplete and squander both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deplete No No Yes No
squander No No Yes No
As verbs, squander is a hyponym of deplete; that is, squander is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deplete:
  • deplete: use up (resources or materials)
  • squander: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
Other hyponyms of deplete include abuse, misuse, pervert, abuse, run out, drain, spare, indulge, luxuriate, burn, burn off, burn up, drop, expend, spend, spend, occupy, take, use up, blow, waste, exhaust, play out, run down, sap, tire.
deplete (verb) squander (verb)
use up (resources or materials) spend extravagantly
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
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