squander
/ˈskwɑndər/
verb
- To waste something valuable, especially money, time, or an opportunity, by using it carelessly or foolishly.
- He squandered his entire inheritance on luxury cars and vacations.
- The team squandered a three-goal lead in the final ten minutes of the game.
- Don't squander this chance to study abroad; it may never come again.
noun
- An act or instance of wasting something valuable.
- His life became a tragic squander of talent and potential.
- The government's squander of public funds angered many citizens.
- The project was a complete squander of time and resources.