Balky
Balky adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Counteractive and balky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Counteractive" instead an adjective "Balky".
Counteractive
Counteractive adjective - Opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action.
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Synonyms for Counteractive
Balky and counteractive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balky" instead an adjective "Counteractive".
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Related pairs
- repugnant and balky
- repugnant and counteractive
- contrary and balky
- contrary and counteractive
- weak and balky
- weak and counteractive
- antagonistic and balky
- antagonistic and counteractive
- contradictory and balky
- contradictory and counteractive
- con and balky
- con and counteractive
- nugatory and balky
- nugatory and counteractive
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