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philander vs wanton

wanton vs philander

philander is not a noun while wanton is a noun.

philander is not an adjective while wanton is an adjective.

philander and wanton both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
philander No No Yes No
wanton Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wanton is a hyponym of philander; that is, wanton is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than philander:
  • philander: talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  • wanton: engage in amorous play
Other hyponyms of philander include vamp.
philander (noun) wanton (noun)
lewd or lascivious woman
philander (adjective) wanton (adjective)
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
occurring without motivation or provocation
philander (verb) wanton (verb)
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions behave extremely cruelly and brutally
have amorous affairs; of men engage in amorous play
become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
spend wastefully
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
Difference between philander and wanton

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