Averse
Averse adjective - Having a natural dislike for something.
Refractory and averse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Averse".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Averse and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Averse" instead an adjective "Refractory".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obstinate and averse
- obstinate and refractory
- stubborn and averse
- stubborn and refractory
- immovable and averse
- immovable and refractory
- contrary and averse
- contrary and refractory
- perverse and averse
- perverse and refractory
- uncooperative and averse
- uncooperative and refractory
- balky and averse
- balky and refractory
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