Zoeken
to waste
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verspillen, verkwisten
to use something without care or more than needed
Transitive: to waste a resource
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verspillen, verkwisten
to use financial or material resources recklessly, extravagantly, or in a manner that lacks prudent management
Transitive: to waste money on sth
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elimineren, afmaken
to eliminate or kill someone
Transitive: to waste sb
04
afvoeren, weggooien
to dispose of or eliminate something
Transitive: to waste unwanted items
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verkwisten, afslanken
to gradually lose physical strength, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or other adverse conditions
Intransitive
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verwoesten, vernietigen
to cause extensive destruction; to lay waste to an area, structure, or resource
Transitive: to waste a structure or area
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verzwakken, afnemen
to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually
Transitive: to waste sb
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woestijn, onnatuurlijke grond
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
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afval, rommel
materials that have no use and are unwanted
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verspilling, nutteloosheid
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
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verspilling, verlies
the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use
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waardevermindering, verspilling
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
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woest, onbewoond
situated in a barren, desolate, or remote area, often characterized by its isolation and lack of resources
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Voorbeeld
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.
