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Squander

usgb/ˈskwɑːndər/Volume
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Regrettable Action

Using 'squander' implies regret for misusing something valuable, often by the person responsible.

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After the holiday sales, the manager realized that he had squandered the budget on ineffective advertising.
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Irreversible Loss

'Squander' suggests that the wasted resource, like time or chance, cannot be recovered.

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Without studying, he squandered his chance to pass the exam.
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Negative Judgment

The word 'squander' often carries a negative judgment about someone's decision or action.

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Critics say the government squandered taxpayers' money on unnecessary projects.
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