Wickedness and Wantonness

Wickedness

Wickedness noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.

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

Nearby Words: wicked, wickedly

Wantonness

Wantonness noun - The quality or state of being obscene.
Usage example: novels characterized chiefly by their sheer wantonness

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