Balky and Wilful

Balky

Balky adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Wilful and balky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wilful" instead an adjective "Balky".

Nearby Words: balk, balked, balking

Wilful

Wilful adjective - Done by design.
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Balky and wilful are semantically related. (North American) Sometimes you can use "Balky" instead an adjective "Wilful". informal substitute

Nearby Word: wilfully
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