overspend vs squander
squander vs overspendoverspend and squander both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overspend | No | No | Yes | No |
| squander | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
squander is a hypernym of
overspend; that is, squander is a
word with a broader meaning than overspend:
- overspend: spend at a high rate
- squander: spend extravagantly
| overspend (verb) | squander (verb) |
|---|---|
| spend at a high rate | spend extravagantly |
| spend more than available of (a budget) | spend thoughtlessly; throw away |
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