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wanton [ˈwɒntən] ADJ

1. wanton:

wanton

嬉闹的 xī nàode

wanton

任性的 rènxìngde

2. wanton:

wanton

肆无忌惮的 sì wú jì dàn de

wanton

放荡的 fàngdàngde

▶ wantonly ADV

▶ wantonness N

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There were many instances of physical violence, most of which was deliberate and wanton. en.wikipedia.org

This was a basic violation of the dignity of man, which amounts to gratuitous infliction of wanton and unnecessary pain prohibited by the law. en.wikipedia.org

The lawsuit claimed $83.5 million in damages resulting from 11 counts of negligence and willful and wanton conduct. en.wikipedia.org

The camp's survival rate was low due to its lethal conditions, including starvation, disease, hard labor and wanton brutality. en.wikipedia.org

Unfortunately, the wanton clearing of the forest to give way to farms caused erosion of the fertile soil. en.wikipedia.org

It may also be accompanied by an admonition to abstain from wanton, injurious, criminal, abusive or disruptive behavior. en.wikipedia.org

Wanton then issued his proclamation, offering 100 pounds reward for evidence sufficient for conviction of the guilty parties. en.wikipedia.org

They discourage wanton destruction of nature including of wild and cultivated plants. en.wikipedia.org

Almost all headstones there have been destroyed in wanton vandalism. en.wikipedia.org

Criminal negligence becomes gross when the failure to foresee involves a wanton disregard for human life (see the discussion in corporate manslaughter). en.wikipedia.org

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