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eat vs squander

squander vs eat

eat and squander both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eat No No Yes No
squander No No Yes No
As verbs, squander is a hyponym of eat; that is, squander is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than eat:
  • eat: use up (resources or materials)
  • squander: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
eat (verb) squander (verb)
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid spend extravagantly
take in solid food spend thoughtlessly; throw away
eat a meal; take a meal
take in food; used of animals only
use up (resources or materials)
worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way
Difference between eat and squander

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