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squander vs deplete

deplete vs squander

squander and deplete both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squander No No Yes No
deplete No No Yes No
As verbs, deplete is a hypernym of squander; that is, deplete is a word with a broader meaning than squander:
  • squander: spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  • deplete: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of squander include consume, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out.
squander (verb) deplete (verb)
spend extravagantly use up (resources or materials)
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
Difference between squander and deplete

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