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willful
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Sense: Deliberate

Synonyms:

wilful (UK), intentional, voluntary, premeditated, contemplated, deliberate , preconsidered, considered , planned, on purpose, purposeful

Sense: Obstinate

Synonyms:

wilful (UK), stubborn , wayward, intractable, obstinate, awkward , mulish, stubborn as a mule

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