Meaning Of The Word Wanton

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wanton
A wanton action deliberately causes harm, damage, or waste without having any reason to.

wanton in American English
undisciplined; unmanageable
adjective: done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably
intransitive verb: to behave in a wanton manner; become wanton
noun: a wanton or lascivious person
transitive verb: to squander, esp. in pleasure

wanton in British English
adjective: dissolute, licentious, or immoral
noun: a licentious person
verb: to behave in a wanton manner

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