squan·der 
/ˈskwɑ:ndɚ/ verb
squan·ders; squan·dered; squan·der·ing /ˈskwɑ:ndɚ/ verb [+ obj] : to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way
▪ She squandered her inheritance/allowance. ▪ He vowed not to squander this opportunity. ▪ The government squandered [=wasted] the money on failed programs.
▪ She squandered her inheritance/allowance. ▪ He vowed not to squander this opportunity. ▪ The government squandered [=wasted] the money on failed programs.
— squan·der·er /ˈskwɑ:ndɚrɚ/ noun, plural squan·der·ers [count]
/ˈskwɑ:ndɚrɚ/ noun, plural squan·der·ers [count]
