Squandering and Wanton

Squandering

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

Wanton and squandering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wanton" instead an adjective "Squandering".

Nearby Words: squander, squandered, squanderer

Wanton

Wanton adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.

Squandering and wanton are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Squandering" instead an adjective "Wanton".

Nearby Word: wantonly
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