Compulsive
Compulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Contumacious and compulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contumacious" instead an adjective "Compulsive".
Contumacious
Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Compulsive and contumacious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compulsive" instead an adjective "Contumacious".
Nearby Word: contumacy
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