Amenability and Obstreperousness

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Amenability noun - A desire or disposition to please.

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Obstreperousness is an antonym for amenability.

Nearby Words: amenable, amenably

Obstreperousness noun - Refusal to obey.

Usage example: the toddler occasionally felt the need to demonstrate her independence with a foot-stamping obstreperousness

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Amenability is an antonym for obstreperousness.

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