to squander

verb/iʒbɐ̃ˈʒaɾ/medium

es·ba·njar

Definition

To spend or dissipate in an excessive, irresponsible, or useless manner.

He squandered his inheritance on luxury cars.

Don't squander this opportunity; it may not come again.

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Common collocations

to squander moneyto squander resourcesto squander time

Etimologia incerta, possivelmente onomatopaica ou derivada de 'es-'+'banho' (no sentido de dissipar).