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exhaust vs squander

squander vs exhaust

exhaust is a noun but squander is not a noun.

exhaust and squander both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhaust Yes No Yes No
squander No No Yes No
As verbs, squander is a hyponym of exhaust; that is, squander is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exhaust:
  • exhaust: use up (resources or materials)
  • squander: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
exhaust (noun) squander (noun)
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust (verb) squander (verb)
wear out completely spend extravagantly
eliminate (a substance) spend thoughtlessly; throw away
use up the whole supply of
use up (resources or materials)
deplete
Difference between exhaust and squander

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