witting

adjective

ˈwi-tiŋ How to pronounce witting (audio)
Definition of wittingnext
1
as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind she was a witting partner; he had told her about the risk involved

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2
as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing your witting assistance in helping the robber escape makes you an accessory after the fact

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Recent Examples of witting Harvey Weinstein built his complicity machine out of the witting, the unwitting and those in between. — Carina Chocano, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2018 Because the nature of the hostile foreign nation is well known, counterintelligence investigations tend to be centered on individuals the FBI suspects to be witting or unwitting agents of that foreign power. — Megan Friedman, Marie Claire, 7 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witting
  1. aware
  2. deliberate
  3. conscious
  4. voluntary
  5. intentional
  6. intended
Adjective
  • Because his own older brother is blind, Liu is strongly aware of the need to consult those whom his technology seeks to help.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter asked Mark if Ehrlich was aware that his audio was still being captured.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • This includes deliberate misuse by bad actors for cyberattacks, and also situations where humans lose control of advanced AI systems.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The reality is that this effect was a deliberate design choice to soften the edges of the villa and smooth out its different volumes.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of deliberate
Adjective
  • Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And while Kim tends to gravitate toward body-conscious silhouettes and plenty of skin, Kris has made a signature of sharp tailoring, statement accessories, and an unapologetic dose of flash.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of conscious
Adjective
  • Those voluntary licenses cover a specific set of countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Even a mandate as simple as removing racist or demeaning school mascots has depended more on districts’ voluntary compliance than force.
    — David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of voluntary
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  • The intentional two-to-one ratio of cornmeal to flour in this cornbread results in a moist, tender crumb that still has enough structure to hold up against the sturdy mix-ins.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Generally coyotes pose little threat to humans unless they have been habituated through intentional or unintentional feeding.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of intentional
Adjective
  • North Korea’s Missile Administration said its cluster warheads fall into four categories, depending on their intended purpose.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Any experimentation should check intended uses and ingredient restrictions first, particularly before applying lip products near the eyes.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Witting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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