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squander vs exhaust

exhaust vs squander

squander is not a noun while exhaust is a noun.

squander and exhaust both are verbs.

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

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