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Miser

Definition:

A miser is a person who is extremely reluctant to spend money, often living in poor conditions and hoarding wealth.

Examples:

1. Noun:

- John's uncle was known as a miser and refused to buy anything that was not absolutely necessary.

- The miser counted his coins every day, never wanting to part with even a single penny.

- The townspeople referred to him as the local miser because of his refusal to contribute to community projects.

2. Adjective:

- She lived in a miserly manner, rarely spending money on anything other than basic necessities.

- The miser landlord refused to fix any issues in the apartment, causing great discomfort to the tenants.

- He held a miser attitude towards his employees' salaries, always finding a reason to pay them less.

3. Verb:

- The company's CEO misers their budget every year, resulting in limited resources for important projects.

- She misers her food portions, always trying to make them last as long as possible.

- Instead of enjoying life, he miserly saved every penny in anticipation of a future emergency.

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