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Squander

usgb/ˈskwɑːndər/Volume
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Regrettable ActionPlay
Using 'squander' implies regret for misusing something valuable, often by the person responsible. SlideAfter the holiday sales, the manager realized that he had squandered the budget on ineffective advertising.
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Irreversible LossPlay
'Squander' suggests that the wasted resource, like time or chance, cannot be recovered. SlideWithout studying, he squandered his chance to pass the exam.
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Negative JudgmentPlay
The word 'squander' often carries a negative judgment about someone's decision or action. SlideCritics say the government squandered taxpayers' money on unnecessary projects.