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to waste
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sprecare
to use something without care or more than needed
Transitive: to waste a resource
02
sprecare, dissipare
to use financial or material resources recklessly, extravagantly, or in a manner that lacks prudent management
Transitive: to waste money on sth
03
eliminare, liquidare
to eliminate or kill someone
Transitive: to waste sb
04
smaltire, buttare
to dispose of or eliminate something
Transitive: to waste unwanted items
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consumarsi, deperire
to gradually lose physical strength, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or other adverse conditions
Intransitive
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devastare, distruggere
to cause extensive destruction; to lay waste to an area, structure, or resource
Transitive: to waste a structure or area
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indebolire, consumare
to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually
Transitive: to waste sb
Waste
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deserto, zona incolta
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
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spreco
materials that have no use and are unwanted
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spreco, consumo inutile
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
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perdita
the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use
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deprezzamento, deterioramento
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
waste
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desolato, inospitale
situated in a barren, desolate, or remote area, often characterized by its isolation and lack of resources
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The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts.
It's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed.
She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
Over the months, the harsh conditions of the prison camp wasted the prisoners.
The wealthy spendthrift wasted money on lavish parties and unnecessary luxuries.
