Compliant and Unruly

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Compliant adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.

Usage example: a corrupt regime aided by a compliant press

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Unruly is an antonym for compliant.

Nearby Words: compliance, complied, compliancy

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

Usage example: unruly pupils were given detention as a matter of course

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Compliant is an antonym for unruly in disobedient topic.

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