Squander1. (v. t.) To scatter; to disperse.
2. (v. t.) To spend lavishly or profusely; to spend prodigally or wastefully; to use without economy or judgment; to dissipate; as, to squander an estate.
3. (v. i.) To spend lavishly; to be wasteful.
4. (v. i.) To wander at random; to scatter.
5. (n.) The act of squandering; waste.
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