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squander vs wanton

wanton vs squander

squander is not a noun while wanton is a noun.

squander is not an adjective while wanton is an adjective.

squander and wanton both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squander No No Yes No
wanton Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wanton is a hyponym of squander; that is, wanton is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squander:
  • squander: spend extravagantly
  • wanton: become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
squander (noun) wanton (noun)
lewd or lascivious woman
squander (adjective) wanton (adjective)
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
occurring without motivation or provocation
squander (verb) wanton (verb)
spend extravagantly behave extremely cruelly and brutally
spend thoughtlessly; throw away engage in amorous play
become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
spend wastefully
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
Difference between squander and wanton

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