wanting, a. absent, [lacking], [missing], [deficient], defective, [needy], [destitute].
wanton, a. [unrestrained], uncontrolled, [unchecked], unbridled undisciplined; [luxuriant], [rampant], [exuberant], [excessive], [rank]; [dissolute], [licentious], [immoral], [unchaste]; [frolicsome], [playful], [sportive]; [reckless], heedless, [inconsiderate].
war, n. hostilities, [warfare], [strife], [battle], crusade, belligerence. Associated words: Bellona, [Mars], [belligerent], [bellicose], tactics, casus belli, strategy, cartel, campaign, mobilize, mobilization, demobilize, demobilization, munitions, disarmament.
war, v. [contend], [fight], [combat], militate, wage [war].
warble, v. trill, carol, yodel.
warble, n. trill, carol, yodel.
warcry, n. [slogan], war-whoop.
ward, n. [guardianship], [guard], tutelage; protégé. Associated word: pupillary.
ward, v. ward off, fend off, avert, [parry], [repel], forefend.
warden, n. church [warden]; [keeper], [custodian], [curator], [warder].