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lavish vs squander

squander vs lavish

lavish is an adjective but squander is not an adjective.

lavish and squander both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lavish No Yes Yes No
squander No No Yes No
As verbs, squander is a hypernym of lavish; that is, squander is a word with a broader meaning than lavish:
  • lavish: expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
  • squander: spend extravagantly
Other hypernyms of lavish include consume, ware, waste.
lavish (adjective) squander (adjective)
very generous
characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish (verb) squander (verb)
expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns spend extravagantly
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
Difference between lavish and squander

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