misspend

[mis-spɛnd]

misspend Definition

to spend (money or time) in a wasteful, unwise, or extravagant manner.

Using misspend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misspend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He had misspent his youth.

  • Example

    She was accused of misspending company funds.

  • Example

    Don't misspend your time on trivial things.

misspend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misspend

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Summary: misspend in Brief

The verb 'misspend' [mis-spɛnd] means to spend money or time in a wasteful, unwise, or extravagant manner. It is often used to describe the misuse of resources, as in 'She was accused of misspending company funds.' 'Misspend' has synonyms like 'waste' and 'squander,' and antonyms like 'save' and 'conserve.'