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wanton
What does wanton mean?
wanton (adjective): occurring without motivation or provocation.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce wanton?
/ˈwɑntən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “wanton” mean?
having slanted or oblique lines or markings
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experiencing sensation, thought, or feeling
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tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch
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occurring without motivation or provocation
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