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wild
The undomesticated state of a wild animal
"After mending the lion's leg, we returned him to the wild."
(chiefly in the plural) a wilderness
To commit random acts of assault, robbery, and rape in an urban setting, especially as a gang.
Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
"Przewalski's horses are the only remaining wild horses."
From or relating to wild creatures.
"wild honey"
Unrestrained or uninhibited.
"I was filled with wild rage when I discovered the infidelity, and punched a hole in the wall."
Inaccurately; not on target.
"The javelin flew wild and struck a spectator, to the horror of all observing."
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