Squandering and Tight

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Squandering adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

Usage example: the nightclub's ridiculous prices seem geared to squandering revelers with more money than sense

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Tight is an antonym for squandering.

Nearby Words: squander, squandered, squanderer

Tight adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.

Usage example: is fairly tight with his money

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Squandering is an antonym for tight.

Nearby Words: tighten, tightness, tightly

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