wanton, v.
(wantoned, wantoning, wantons)
(wantoned, wantoning, wantons)
behave extremely cruelly and brutally
<verb.body>
wanton
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engage in amorous play
<verb.communication>
wanton
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become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
<verb.consumption>
luxuriate wanton
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spend wastefully
<verb.possession>
trifle away wanton wanton away
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"wanton one's money away"verb frames
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indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
<verb.stative>
wanton
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waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
<verb.stative>
piddle piddle away trifle wanton wanton away
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