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Wanton vs Restraint - What's the difference?

wanton | restraint |


As nouns the difference between wanton and restraint

is that wanton is a pampered or coddled person while restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

As an adjective wanton

is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Disorderly vs Wanton - What's the difference?

disorderly | wanton | Related terms |

Disorderly is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between disorderly and wanton

is that disorderly is not in order; marked by disorder or disarray while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Ungovernable vs Wanton - What's the difference?

ungovernable | wanton | Related terms |

Ungovernable is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between ungovernable and wanton

is that ungovernable is not governable while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Atrocious vs Wanton - What's the difference?

atrocious | wanton | Related terms |

Atrocious is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between atrocious and wanton

is that atrocious is frightful, evil, cruel or monstrous while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Rakish - What's the difference?

wanton | rakish | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of rakish.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and rakish

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while rakish is dashingly, carelessly, or sportingly unconventional or stylish; jaunty; characterized by a devil-may-care unconventionality; having a somewhat disreputable quality or appearance.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Impure vs Wanton - What's the difference?

impure | wanton | Related terms |

Impure is a related term of wanton.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between impure and wanton

is that impure is (obsolete) to defile; to pollute while wanton is (obsolete) extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).

As adjectives the difference between impure and wanton

is that impure is not pure while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As verbs the difference between impure and wanton

is that impure is (obsolete) to defile; to pollute while wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

Wanton vs Wild - What's the difference?

wanton | wild | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of wild.


As an adjective wanton

is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As a proper noun wild is

for a wild person, or for someone living in uncultivated land.

Wanton vs Sleazy - What's the difference?

wanton | sleazy | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of sleazy.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and sleazy

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while sleazy is marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Loose vs Wanton - What's the difference?

loose | wanton | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between loose and wanton

is that loose is to make less tight, to loosen while wanton is to waste or squander, especially in pleasure (often with away).

In intransitive terms the difference between loose and wanton

is that loose is of a grip or hold, to let go while wanton is to act wantonly; to be lewd or lascivious.

In obsolete terms the difference between loose and wanton

is that loose is a state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment while wanton is extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).

As an interjection loose

is begin shooting; release your arrows.

Wanton vs Goatish - What's the difference?

wanton | goatish | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of goatish.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and goatish

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while goatish is goaty, goatlike.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

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