sciupare

Definitions of sciupare
  1. verb
    alter from the original
    synonyms: adulterare, alterare, corrompere, deteriorare, guastare, subornare
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    type of:
    modificarsi
    make less severe or harsh or extreme
  2. verb
    spend extravagantly
    synonyms: dilapidare, perdere, profondere, sacrificare, scialacquare, sperperare, sprecare
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    types:
    elargire, largire, prodigare, profondersi
    expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
    sbalestrare, scaraventare
    indulge oneself
    type of:
    spendere
    pay out
  3. verb
    use inefficiently or inappropriately
    synonyms: disperdere, perdere, sperperare, sprecare
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    type of:
    adoperare, avvalersi, impiegare, servirsi, usare, utilizzare, valersi
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  4. verb
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
    synonyms: disperdere, perdere, profondere, scialacquare, scialare, sperdere, sperperare, sprecare
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    antonyms:
    dosare
    use cautiously and frugally
  5. verb
    make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
    synonyms: ammortire, consumare, intorpidire, ottundere
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    antonyms:
    animare, colorire, movimentare, rallegrare, ravvivare, rianimare, rieccitare, risvegliare, scuotere, vivacizzare
    make lively
    types:
    pietrificare
    cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned
    illanguidire, rammollirsi, rimbambire
    lessen in force or effect
    rintronare
    make soundproof
    type of:
    alterare, cambiare, fare cambiare, fare mutare, modificare, mutare
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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