futilize

/fjuːˈtɪlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to render something futile or useless, or to make a futile effort

“Her attempts to fix the broken machine began to futilize the entire day’s work.”

2. verb

to squander or waste something valuable

“He futilized the family’s savings by investing in a failed business venture.”

3. verb

to render something futile or useless, or to make a futile effort

“Her attempts to fix the broken machine began to futilize the entire day’s work.”

Synonyms

  • render useless
  • squander
  • waste

Antonyms

  • make productive
  • make useful
  • utilize