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witting

/ˈwɪdɪŋ/
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Definitions of witting
  1. adjective
    aware or knowing
    “a witting tool of the Communists”
    synonyms:
    aware, cognisant, cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception (sometimes followed by 'of')
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    antonyms:
    unwitting
    not aware or knowing
    incognizant, unaware
    (often followed by `of') not aware
  2. adjective
    intentionally conceived
    synonyms: conscious
    intended
    resulting from one's intentions
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