Barbaric and Wanton

Barbaric

Barbaric adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: a barbaric dictator who tortured his own people with no qualms

Wanton and barbaric are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wanton" instead the word "Barbaric" as an adjective or a noun.

Wanton

Wanton adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: a wanton attack on unarmed civilians

Barbaric and wanton are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barbaric" instead an adjective "Wanton".

Nearby Word: wantonly
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