Vocabulary
Squander
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
Urdu meaning
فضول خرچ کرنا، ضائع کرنا، برباد کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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It warns against Trump`s determination to squander $1 trillion in 2026.
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False sunrises
— 2025-12-18
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Ignoring it would not only betray the region but also squander Pakistan`s strategic and economic future.
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GB`s rare earth potential
— 2025-11-19
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In doing so, they squander that cerebral opportunity of seeking knowledge from a real patient`s bedside examination.
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Humanity in medicine
— 2025-07-18
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It is a great opportunity for Pakistan, once undisputed kings of world squash, and they should not squander it.
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Squash hopes
— 2025-04-12
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It is a great opportunity for Pakistan, once undisputed kings of world squash, and they should not squander it.
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Squash hopes
— 2025-04-12
Synonyms
waste, misspend, misuse, throw away, dissipate, fritter away, run through, lose
Antonyms
manage, make good use of, save,
Curator example
“Rs100m of taxpayers’ money has been squandered on administering the tax”
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