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wanton
marked by reckless cruelty or a deliberate disregard for restraint
In a sentence
The report condemned the wanton destruction of villages during the raid.
Synonyms
Antonyms
restrainedjustifieddeliberate
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waffle
to speak or write evasively without committing to a clear position
waggish
playfully roguish or mischievously humorous
wallow
to indulge oneself excessively in a state or emotion
wan
pale and sickly in appearance, suggesting weakness or weariness
wanderlust
a strong, restless desire to travel and explore the world
wane
to decrease gradually in size, strength, or importance
warble
to sing with trilling, modulated notes
warrant
to justify or provide adequate grounds for something
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