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wanton vs squander

squander vs wanton

wanton is a noun but squander is not a noun.

wanton is an adjective but squander is not an adjective.

wanton and squander both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wanton Yes Yes Yes No
squander No No Yes No
As verbs, squander is a hypernym of wanton; that is, squander is a word with a broader meaning than wanton:
  • wanton: become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
  • squander: spend extravagantly
Other hypernyms of wanton include consume, ware, waste.
wanton (noun) squander (noun)
lewd or lascivious woman
wanton (adjective) squander (adjective)
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
occurring without motivation or provocation
wanton (verb) squander (verb)
behave extremely cruelly and brutally spend extravagantly
engage in amorous play spend thoughtlessly; throw away
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 wanton and squander

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