Prodigal and Wreck

Prodigal

Prodigal noun - Someone who spends money freely or foolishly.

Wreck and prodigal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead a noun "Prodigal".

Nearby Words: prodigy, prodigality, prodigally

Wreck

Wreck noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.

Prodigal and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prodigal" instead a noun "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • The Trope Namer of sorts is Jesus' fable of the Prodigal Son, in which a boy leaves home, loses all of his money gambling, becomes a wreck, and finally returns home, only to be greeted with love and open arms.
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