Refractoriness and Wantonness

Refractoriness

Refractoriness noun - Refusal to obey.

Wantonness and refractoriness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wantonness" instead a noun "Refractoriness".

Nearby Words: refractory, refractor

Wantonness

Wantonness noun - Disposition to willfully inflict pain and suffering on others.

Refractoriness and wantonness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refractoriness" instead a noun "Wantonness".
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